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The Marshall Plan Speech Analysis

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On June 5th of 1947, George C. Marshall gave the "Marshall Plan," speech at Harvard University. This speech was given to make American 's come to deal with the decision to help England during World War II. Marshall, in this speech, uses strong arguments to support his case in why America should help England. Near the beginning of the speech, Marshall makes sure to thank and address Harvard University for letting him speak with them, "I am profoundly grateful, touched by the great distinction and honor and great compliment accorded me by the authorities of Harvard this morning." This shows the intelligence and charisma that Marshall displays. Marshall soon begins to protect this plan by stating that this isn 't for the country it 's

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