Marshall proposes plan for economic rehabilitation to Europe after WWII

June 5, 1947

Secretary of State George C. Marshall, at Harvard University regarding a proposed a plan, since known as the Marshall Plan, that made possible the economic rehabilitation of European nations ravaged by the war.

SecDef Marshall holds press conference in Japan

June 11, 1951

Secretary of Defense George C. Marshall answers reporters’ questions at press conference in the Dai Ichi Building in Tokyo, Japan.

SecDef Marshall and Pres. Truman signs new draft

June 19, 1951

President Truman signs new draft law while Defense Secretary Marshall and Assistant Secretary Anna M. Rosenberg look on.

Marshall receives "Outstanding Citizen Award"

1950

Defense Secretary George C. Marshall is shown receiving the Disabled American Veterans Award as "Outstanding Citizen of 1950" in his office at the Pentagon Building.

Anna Rosenberg is sworn in as Asst. Secretary of Defense

In Washington, DC, Mrs. Anna M. Rosenberg is being sworn in as Assistant Secretary of Defense. In attendence are Secretary of Defense General Marshall and Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert A. Lovett.

Secretary of Defense George Marshall retires

September 1951

President Harry S. Truman conferring with George C. Marshall, retiring Secretary of Defense, and Marshall's successer and long-time associate, Robert A. Lovett, after the latter's nomination.