Marshall Plan 50th Anniversary
Marshall Plan at the National Building Museum. The European Recovery
Program, named after Secretary of State George Marshall who
formulated it, provided material assistance to Western Europe after
the devastation of World War II. Participants talked about the
importance of the program and how it created a legacy for close
cooperation between Western Europe and the United States. German Chancellor Helmut Kohl’s remarks are translated by an interpreter. Actor Cliff Robertson portrayed General Marshall and delivered Marshall’s remarks upon winning the 1953 Nobel Peace Prize. Music was provided by the U.S. Army Chorus.
Participants and guests celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Marshall Plan at the National Building Museum. The European Recovery Prog… read more
Participants and guests celebrated the 50th anniversary of the
Marshall Plan at the National Building Museum. The European Recovery
Program, named after Secretary of State George Marshall who
formulated it, provided material assistance to Western Europe after
the devastation of World War II. Participants talked about the
importance of the program and how it created a legacy for close
cooperation between Western Europe and the United States. German Chancellor Helmut Kohl’s remarks are translated by an interpreter. Actor Cliff Robertson portrayed General Marshall and delivered Marshall’s remarks upon winning the 1953 Nobel Peace Prize. Music was provided by the U.S. Army Chorus. close
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