George Marshall
American army officer and statesman (1880–1959)
1880 — 1959
Quick Facts
Profession
American army officer and statesman (1880–1959)
Born
December 31, 1880
Died
1959 (age ~79)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
politician, diplomat, American football player
United StatesBorn in UniontownDied in Washington, D.C.
1880
Born in Uniontown (1880-12-31)
1939
PositionChief of Staff of the United States Army (1939–1945)
1947
PositionUnited States Secretary of State (1947–1949)
1950
PositionUnited States Secretary of Defense (1950–1951)
1953
AwardNobel Peace Prize
1959
Died in Washington, D.C.
About
George Catlett Marshall Jr. was an American army officer and statesman. He rose through the United States Army to become Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army under presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman, then served as Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense under Truman. Winston Churchill lauded Marshall as the "organizer of victory" for his leadership of the Allied victory in World War II. During the subsequent year, he unsuccessfully tried to prevent the continuation of the Chinese Civil War. As Secretary of State, Marshall advocated for a U.S. economic and political commitment to post-war European recovery, including the Marshall Plan that bore his name. In recognition of this work, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1953, the only Army general ever to receive the honor.
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Who is George Marshall?+
George Catlett Marshall Jr. was an American army officer and statesman. He rose through the United States Army to become Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army under presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman, then served as Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense under Truman. Winston Church
What does the name George mean?+
The name George means "A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: Name of an early saint, from George, from Geōrgius, from Γεώργῐος, from farmer, earth worker, from earth (combining form γεω-) + work Geevarghese. The aircraft autopilot sense is probably from George DeBeeson, who patented an early (1931) autopilot system, and/or a reference to the expression let George do it. The Pullman porter sense derives from George Pullman, who hired Black people to staff his sleeping cars, and the patrons of the service seeing the Black people as servants of George Porter, much like how a slave was named after the master.". It is of English origin.
When was George Marshall born?+
George Marshall was born on December 31, 1880.
When did George Marshall die?+
George Marshall died in 1959, at approximately 79 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: Name of an early saint, from George, from Geōrgius, from Γεώργῐος, from farmer, earth worker, from earth (combining form γεω-) + work Geevarghese. The aircraft autopilot sense is probably from George DeBeeson, who patented an early (1931) autopilot system, and/or a reference to the expression let George do it. The Pullman porter sense derives from George Pullman, who hired Black people to staff his sleeping cars, and the patrons of the service seeing the Black people as servants of George Porter, much like how a slave was named after the master.
The name George is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: Name of an early saint, from George, from Geōrgius, from Γεώργῐος, from farmer, earth worker, from earth (combining form γεω-) + work Geevarghese. The aircraft autopilot sense is probably from George DeBeeson, who patented an early (1931) autopilot system, and/or a reference to the expression let George do it. The Pullman porter sense derives from George Pullman, who hired Black people to staff his sleeping cars, and the patrons of the service seeing the Black people as servants of George Porter, much like how a slave was named after the master.". It is traditionally a male name.
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George — December 31, 1880
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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