Marshall and Eisenhower: Trust and Confidence

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DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER: THE MAKING OF A LEADER

Family  •  Military  •  Presidency  •  Mentorship

Abilene, Kan. - The public is invited to attend the October Lunch & Learn scheduled for Thursday, October 27 at noon central time either in person or online. The program will be held in the library building courtyard and will begin promptly at noon. Guests are encouraged to arrive by 11:45 a.m. A light box-lunch will be served on a first come, first served basis.

Melissa Davis will join us from the George C. Marshall Foundation in Lexington, VA. The leadership style of General George C. Marshall encouraged soldiers to think critically and take initiative. With battles on six continents during World War II, these skills were crucial for commanders making decisions an ocean away from the Pentagon. Marshall had confidence in commanders and supported their decisions. Although Marshall and Eisenhower didn’t work together until late 1941, Eisenhower witnessed Marshall’s leadership style while Chief of Staff of the Army and adopted several of its tenets in his military and government service. Papers at the George C. Marshall Foundation in Lexington, VA, trace this evolution of trust and confidence between the two generals.

Davis is the director of the George C. Marshall Foundation library and archives. Previously, she was an academic librarian specializing in history for 10 years. Melissa received her Master of Library Science degree from Clarion University of Pennsylvania. She and her husband, John, have three grown children, and three large rescue dogs. Melissa is known as the happiest librarian in the world! Keep up with her on twitter @MelissasLibrary.

JOIN US IN PERSON!

  • Library building courtyard
  • Arrive by 11:45 a.m.
  • Box lunch provided on a first come, first served basis
  • Park in the south parking lot nearest the library building

JOIN US ONLINE!

The 2022 Lunch & Learn series is made possible courtesy of the Eisenhower Foundation with generous support from the Jeffcoat Memorial Foundation.

About the Eisenhower Presidential Library

The Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum is one of 16 Presidential Libraries administered by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). Presidential Libraries play a vital role in preserving and providing access to historical materials, supporting research, and fostering a deeper understanding of the presidency and the American experience. Through interactive exhibits and public programs, they aim to educate and inspire. The Eisenhower Presidential Library's public programs and exhibits receive generous funding and support from The Eisenhower Foundation.