General Marshall received the Prize in ’53 for both
His caring for the welfare of all soldiers -wherever stationed
Around the world, and for the ‘Marshall Plan,’ whose growth
Secured economic recovery for Europe’s many nations.
Reviving post-war Europe reduced hunger, desperation and communism’s
Encroaching influence, supporting democratic pluralism.
Marshall had a long history of military service in positions
Of authority and influence. It was he who was the architect of the Normandy
Invasion. His keen interest in soldiers, cultures and anthropology
Shone in his Philippines, China and France years’ volition.
Could war be outlawed? That wouldn’t itself prevent murder:
The “citizen soldier” of a “democratic” society must be the enforcer.
Rejecting communism was key. He felt the only justifiable
‘Goal’ for war was to make another one impossible.
June Edvenson 