Soldiers reacted with a mix of relief and disbelief as news of the Armistice reached them. Their experiences remind us of the sacrifices made and the enduring legacy of those who served.
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- Join us for November's Legacy Lecture, Marshall and Intelligence in War and Peace by chief historian of the CIA Dr. David Robarge, this evening at 5:30 p.m. Eastern. A livestream is available on our website and YouTube channel.
- 64 years ago today, George C. Marshall died at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. This popular photoessay shares some of the faces and events of his funeral at Arlington National Cemetery:
- Join us at 5:30 p.m. for October's Legacy Lecture "The War of Words: How Marshall Mobilized G.I. Journalists and Helped Win WWII," streaming online:
- Join us for this month's Legacy Lecture next Thursday, October 12, at 5:30 p.m. Eastern, live in-person at the Marshall Foundation building and streaming online:
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