George C. Marshall

Acting

Born December 31, 1880 — Died October 16, 1959

From Uniontown, Pennsylvania, USA

Biography

George Catlett Marshall Jr. GCB (December 31, 1880 – October 16, 1959) was an American army officer and statesman. He rose through the United States Army to become Chief of Staff of the US Army under Presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman, then served as Secretary of State and Secretar...