It was on this day in history, November 10th, that former Army Chief George Marshall went before Congress to talk about winning the peace after World War II. Marshall, then Secretary of State, was calling for aid to war-torn Europe.
The destruction caused by World War II left much of Europe in ruins. It was a daunting task to rebuild. But Europe was also hit by other disasters after the war, including harsh winters and severe drought. As the winter of 1947-1948 approached, countries in Europe were facing shortages of food and other supplies.
Read the full article at Examiner.com
