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Genl, Statesman GEORGE C MARSHALL - TLS
Genl, Statesman GEORGE C MARSHALL - TLS
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George C. Marshall (1880-1959) General, diplomat. Marshall served as U.S. Army chief of staff and secretary of state. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1953.7” x 9” typed letter signed, War Department, April 20, 1940, to Mrs. Russell C. Langdon. “…I have…read the bill which Colonel Langdon sent down to me…I am well aware of the number of deserving men who failed to receive promotion…particularly the large group distinguished in the World War…for many years the War Department has found it necessary to be on record as opposing the principle of considering awards for distinguished service in bravery as a basis for determining rank…the Department recommended against favorable consideration…and under the circumstances I do not believe that this attitude can well be changed….”. The original envelope is included.
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Genl, Statesman GEORGE C MARSHALL - TLS

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