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On Sunday, April 2, 2023, Marshall historian Rachel Yarnell Thompson will speak at the Marshall Center about the relationship between two great 20th-century leaders whose bond was forged in the crucible of war. Thompson used letters, photographs and other documents from the Churchill Archives Centre in Cambridge, England and the George C. Marshall Research Library in Lexington, Virginia to develop her presentation.

These documents reveal a relationship of deep mutual respect, despite personalities that seemed polar opposites. From 1939 to 1945, General Marshall served as U.S. Army Chief of Staff and was President Franklin Roosevelt’s prime military advisor at wartime conferences. Churchill, who headed a coalition government as prime minister and also acted as minister of defense, regularly disagreed with Marshall on the best means for achieving victory in Europe.

However, these two patriots found common ground and determined to build an alliance capable of defeating Hitler’s regime. At war’s end, Marshall and Churchill both turned to the arduous work of building an enduring peace. Letters exchanged during those years, and featured in the exhibition, reflect a deepening friendship, built on a remarkable wartime partnership.

This event will be held in the Haub Room inside Dodona Manor. Seating is limited to 30 attendees. Seats will be assigned as reservations are received. If you have to change your reservation, please let us know so we can assign your seat to someone else.