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George C. Marshall sworn in as Secretary of Defense

Former Army Chief of Staff George C. Marshall was sworn in as U.S. Secretary of Defense, succeeding Louis A. Johnson.

George C. Marshall sworn in as Secretary of Defense

Marshall's appointment brought an experienced, respected wartime leader to oversee rapid mobilization, rearmament, and coordination of U.S. military policy during the Korean War.

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