George C. Marshall's Legacy With Daniel Kurtz-Phelan

Daniel Kurtz-Phelan, executive editor of Foreign Affairs and author of The China Mission: George Marshall's Unfinished War, 1945–1947, joins James M. Lindsay to discuss the lasting legacy of former U.S. general, secretary of state, and secretary of defense George C. Marshall.

July 3, 2018 — 41:12 min

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James M. Lindsay

Senior Vice President, Director of Studies, and Maurice R. Greenberg Chair

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Daniel Kurtz-Phelan

Editor, Foreign Affairs; Peter G. Peterson Chair

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