Every Veterans Day, Americans pause to honor those who have defended freedom. Among them stands George Catlett Marshall Jr., a soldier and statesman who rarely sought the spotlight but shaped the course of the 20th century. Called the “organizer of victory” in World War II and the namesake of the Marshall Plan, he proved that defending liberty is about far more than winning battles. His life demonstrates how preparation, integrity, and long-term vision keep freedom alive. Early Years of Character and Discipline Marshall was born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, in December 1880, the youngest of three children. He was not a The post George C. Marshall: The Quiet Architect of Victory and Peace appeared first on Foreign Policy.