What role did Marshall play at the start of the Korean War?
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Marshall was the Secretary of Defense at the start of the Korean War. As Secretary of Defense, Marshall was in charge of the United States military. He was responsible for making decisions about how the United States would respond to the invasion of South Korea by North Korea. Marshall decided to send troops to help South Korea and to lead the United Nations forces in the war.
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