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 took the place of the statesman mentioned in the text?

• Dean Acheson

• George Marshall

• Harry Truman

• Winston Churchill

In what year did the Marshall Plan continue in effect until?

• 1945

• 1947

• 1951

• 1955

What was the total amount expended during the Marshall Plan's tenure?

• 10 billion dollars

• 12 1/2 billion dollars

• 15 billion dollars

• 20 billion dollars

How did the text describe the spending of money during the Marshall Plan?

• Wasteful

• Necessary

• Well spent

• Ineffective

What was the primary purpose of the Marshall Plan as indicated in the text?

• Military aid

• Economic recovery

• Political stability

• Cultural exchange