Chief of Staff1939
Appointed Chief of Staff
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George Catlett Marshall Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for George Catlett Marshall, based on 33 World History Database records associated with United States of America.
33 records1939–195028 events5 places
Chronological biography
1939
1941
Atlantic Charter9 August 1941
Represents United States Army planning during talks with British chiefs.
Atlantic Charter9 August 1941
Takes part in military discussions at the Atlantic Conference.
Bombing of Pearl Harbour7 December 1941
Broadcasts warning messages but atmospheric conditions delay them by 10 hours
1942
Alliance United States and partner not stated in source1942
Responsible within the Operations Division of the War Dept for the "US point of view"
Joint Chiefs of Staff1942
Appointed Member of Joint Chiefs of Staff
Joint Chiefs of Staff1942
Appointed Member of Joint Chiefs of Staff
1943
Marshall Reviews Overlord Position before Plenary28 November 1943
Marshall reviews American support for a cross-Channel invasion before the opening summit discussions.
Marshall Defends Cross Channel Strategy29 November 1943
Marshall supports concentrating Anglo-American strength on the cross-Channel invasion rather than dispersing resources.
Tripartite Military Meeting Opens29 November 1943
Marshall joins British and Soviet military representatives in a morning meeting on coordinated operations.
Marshall Attends Combined Chiefs Review30 November 1943
Marshall participates in the Combined Chiefs review before the third Tehran plenary.
Tripartite Staff Coordination Agreement Completed1 December 1943
The conference concludes that American, British and Soviet military staffs should maintain close contact over forthcoming European operations.
Operation Anvil11 December 1943
Directs Commanders to divert as many LCS carriers as possible to Overlord & Anvil
Operation Overlord11 December 1943
Directs Commanders to divert as many LCS carriers as possible to Overlord & Anvil
1945
Truman appoints General Marshall special representitive to China21 November 1945
Truman appoints General Marshall special representitive to China
1946
Recommends non-intervention in China1946
Recommends non-intervention in China. "Peace & stability must be achieved by the efforts of the Chinese themselves"
1947
Secretary of State1947
Appointed Secretary of State
Truman Doctrine1947
Uses the Truman Doctrine to defend US interests in Germany against Russian expansion
Uses the Truman Doctrine1947
Uses the Truman Doctrine to defend US interests in Germany against Russian expansion
Marshall Plan5 June 1947
The US is prepared to finance European reconstruction
Marshall PlanJuly 1947
The Marshall Plan Conference is held in Paris, Russia refuses to attend
1948
Constitution of USA1948
The London Reccomendations plan & a constitution for the Federal Republic
European Recovery Programme1948
The London Reccomendations plan for West Germany in the European Recovery Programme
Federal Republic1948
The London Reccomendations plan & a constitution for the Federal Republic
London Reccomendations1948
The London Reccomendations plan & a constitution for the Federal Republic
Rule of Germany1948
The London Reccomendations plan & a constitution for the Federal Republic
European Recovery Program3 April 1948
Marshall Plan assistance begins supporting European reconstruction and American export markets.
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)4 April 1948
The North Atlantic Treaty is signed
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)4 April 1948
The North Atlantic Treaty is signed
Rule of Germany4 April 1948
The western powers & the US are committed to the defense of Germany & Berlin
Treaty of NATO4 April 1948
The North Atlantic Treaty is signed
western powers & the US are committed to the defense of4 April 1948
The western powers & the US are committed to the defense of Germany & Berlin
1950
Secretary11 September 1950
Appointed Secretary of State for Defence
Titles and roles
General · General · US Army Chief of Staff · Secretary of State
Record provenance
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