Dean Acheson succeeds George C. Marshall as US Secretary of State in 1949

The transcript discusses a leadership change in a cabinet post due to ill health, with Dean Acheson taking over. It highlights the continuation of the Marshall Plan until 1951, during which over 12 billion dollars were spent. The plan is credited with aiding Europe's recovery from the devastation of war.

Who replaced the cabinet member who stepped down due to ill health?

• Harry Truman

• Dean Acheson

• Winston Churchill

• George Marshall

Until what year did the Marshall Plan remain in effect?

• 1949

• 1960

• 1951

• 1945

How much money was spent during the Marshall Plan's tenure?

• 15 billion dollars

• 20 billion dollars

• 10 billion dollars

• 12.5 billion dollars

What was the primary goal of the Marshall Plan?

• To expand the US military

• To aid in the recovery of Europe

• To colonize new territories

• To develop nuclear weapons

What was the outcome of the financial aid provided by the Marshall Plan?

• Decline in European economies

• Rise in global tensions

• Europe's recovery from war

• Increased US debt