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.(Caption): 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; 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.
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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.
Photographed By Bradley Owen, September 13, 2021
2. Plan "Without Hysteria" Marker
Marshall quote is mounted on the fence and can be seen on the left side of the photo.
Photographed By Bradley Owen, September 13, 2021
3. Marshall Quote On Bridge Fence
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 September 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 83 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 20, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
