General Marshall Testifies Before Senate About Family and The Military

George Marshall appeared before the Senate Military Affairs Committee to discuss the draft, which was opposed by Senator Burton Wheeler. Marshall represented the army's perspective, emphasizing the importance of young men in the draft and the responsibilities of national defense. He addressed the debate on whether war should be conducted by bachelors and highlighted the need to maintain momentum against the Germans and Japanese, warning against losing progress at a critical time.

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