Uniontown in Fayette County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Plan “Without Hysteria”
Photographed By Bradley Owen, September 13, 2021
1. Plan "Without Hysteria" Marker
On September 1, 1939, within hours of the start of World War II, George Marshall became Army Chief of Staff. Honored in Uniontown eight days later, Marshall declared the U.S. must plan for an uncertain future “without emotional hysteria.” War found the U.S. woefully unprepared. From 1939 to 1945, General Marshall directed the drafting, recruiting, training, and transporting around the world of an eight-million man force. He chose Generals Eisenhower, Bradley, Patton, Stilwell, and MacArthur as Army Field Commanders. Winston Churchill called Marshall the “organizer” of Allied victory.
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General Marshall’s relationship with President Franklin D. Roosevelt ripened into a true partnership following a somewhat rocky start. Marshall attended the Atlantic Conference in August 1941, with President Roosevelt, seated left, and British Prime Minister Churchill.
Erected 2003 by His Royal Highness The Duke of York, KCVO, ADC; and Friends of Marshall.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is September 1, 1939.
Location. 39° 54.034′ N, 79° 43.846′ W. Marker is in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, in Fayette County. Marker can be reached from West Main Street (Business
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Europe First, Then Japan (here, next to this marker); A Citizens' Army (here, next to this marker); Mr. Secretary (a few steps from this marker); The Marshall Plan (a few steps from this marker); The Middle Years (a few steps from this marker); A Solid Foundation (a few steps from this marker); "I Sat In Front…" (a few steps from this marker); George and Friends (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Uniontown.
Also see . . . Wikipedia entry for George C. Marshal. Excerpt:
As Chief of Staff, Marshall, working closely with Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson, organized the largest military expansion in U.S. history, and received promotion to five-star rank as General of the Army. Marshall coordinated Allied operations in Europe and the Pacific until the end of the war. ...(Submitted on August 25, 2023.)
After Marshall's return to the U.S. in early 1947, Truman appointed him Secretary of State. As one of the most well-regarded and least politicized national leaders, he made an ideal front office personality. He became the spokesman for the State Department's ambitious plans to rebuild Europe. ... On June 5, 1947, in a speech at Harvard University, he outlined the American proposal.The European Recovery Program, as it was formally known, became known as the Marshall Plan.Photographed By Bradley Owen, September 13, 20212. Plan "Without Hysteria" MarkerMarshall quote is mounted on the fence and can be seen on the left side of the photo.
U.S. Army Official Portrait (Public Domain) via the Center of Military History and Wikimedia Commons, 1946
3. George C. Marshall (1880–1959)
Photographed By Bradley Owen, September 13, 2021
4. Marshall Quote On Bridge Fence
"The town...was very simple and very
attractive....It was a charming place to
live and we had great fun, and it largely
centered around our yard, which was
fairly large. And the creek, of course,
was the great jewel of the production."
George C. Marshall
Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 237 times since then and 20 times this year. It was the Marker of the Week August 27, 2023. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 20, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. 3. submitted on August 25, 2023, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 4. submitted on September 20, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
