SECRETARY OF DEFENSE GEORGE C. MARSHALL'S SPEECH, WEST POINT GRADUATION, NEW YORK Part 1

Description

LS, and MLSs, of Marshall speaking to the graduating class. He lauds the members of the classes of '49 and '50 who are fighting in Korea. He mentions that the graduates go out wonderfully prepared, and to bear in mind that they are officers for the military establishment in a democracy. He speaks of his own career. How he came to the Army through another channel, and of the great help he received, friendships he developed with men who came from West Point, etc. The general ends with the words, "I wish you the best of luck. May God bless you." Pan Shot, of a huge auditorium (looks like interior of hangar) as commissions are handed out. LS, class chant of some kind, and the throwing of hats in the air.

Collection

Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities