Secretary George Marshall Signed Quote on the U.S. Flag and Freedom

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MARSHALL, George C. (1880-1959) was an American military leader, Secretary of State, and the third Secretary of Defense. Once noted as the "organizer of victory" by Winston Churchill for his leadership of the Allied victory in World War II, Marshall supervised the U.S. Army during the war and was the chief military adviser to President Franklin D. Roosevelt. As Secretary of State he gave his name to the Marshall Plan, for which he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1953.Typed Quote Signed, “G.C. Marshall” as Chief of Staff, and reads “We are determined that before the sun sets on this terrible struggle, Our Flag will be recognized throughout the World as a symbol of Freedom on the one hand andof Overwhelming Power on the other.” Mounted. Fine....plus; TLS from “L.A. Minnich” 1st Infantry, sending the card. (2 items)

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