In the aftermath of World War II, the State Department set a new global standard for responsible post-conflict security, governmental, and public assistance. Secretary of State George C. Marshall mobilized the expertise of thousands of citizen diplomats and experts to set the conditions for European recovery. What would become known as the Marshall Plan would allow millions of Europeans to experience unprecedented growth and prosperity.
It comes as no surprise that our current Secretary of State, Condoleeza Rice, should never expect...
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