America's foremost soldier during World War II, served as chief of staff from 1939 to 1945, building and directing the largest army in history. As diplomat, he acted as Secretary of State from 1947 to 1949, formulating the «Marshall Plan», an unprecedented program of economic and military aid to foreign nations. | America's foremost soldier during World War II, served as chief of staff from 1939 to 1945, building and directing the largest army in history. As diplomat, he acted as Secretary of State from 1947 to 1949, formulating the «Marshall Plan», an unprecedented program of economic and military aid to foreign nations. |