An American Hero, George Marshall

Today marks the birthday of one of our country's greatest military leaders, the only soldier to win the Nobel Peace Prize, George Marshall. To some, Marshall's approach to war was unconventional. But it was his humane spirit for which he was most respected. Even after leading the mightiest army in history to victory in battle, he bound up the world"s wounds with a plan for European recovery that bore his name, The Marshall Plan. Soldier and statesman, a powerful yet modest patriot, George Marshall is today an almost forgotten hero - a private and introspective man whose influential role in matters of war and peace helped determine the course of the twentieth century. George Marshall's influential accomplishments are well documented in the Janson Media DVD George Marshall & The American Century, available now.

George Marshall and the American Century features rare historical footage and recordings of Marshall and President Roosevelt and Truman, as well as exclusive interviews with General Matthew B. Ridgway, journalist Eric Sevareid, former Secretary of Defense Clark Clifford and many others. It brings to life the tenacious diplomat and strategist who won battles in both the European theater and on Capitol Hill, and recalls the military leader who recognized the somber legacy of war.

The 90-minute special produced by Great Projects Film Company has received a great many accolades, boasting an Emmy Award for Outstanding Historical Programming, a CINE Golden Eagle from the council on International Nontheatrical Events and a Silver Apple from the National Educational Film & Video Festival.

&'A hugely dramatic chronicle.&' - The Wall Street Journal &'A stunningly beautiful story about a great American.&' - General Colin L. Powell