This short video has footage of George Marshall testifying before Congress in January, 1948 about the Marshall Plan to rebuild Europe after World War II. See the video on YouTube.
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Video: George Marshall and Interim Aid Program of 1947
Secretary of State George Marshall speaking before Congress on November 10, 1947 about the Interim Aid program. Food for the hungry was a critical aspect of this program which preceded the Marshall Plan. See the video on YouTube.
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New year dawns with hunger crisis in Ukraine
As we head into the new year, a hunger crisis continues to grow in war-torn Ukraine. The government and pro-Russian rebels continue to battle in the Eastern Ukraine.
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Russia and WFP sign agreement to fight hunger
Russia and the UN World Food Programme (WFP) today signed an agreement on joint efforts to fight world hunger. WFP’s director, Ertharin Cousin, was in Moscow today to sign the agreement with foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
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Ukraine: teacher brings sunshine for war victims
As war has devastated the Eastern Ukraine, the stress on civilians has been both material and psychological. Over a million people have been forced from their homes.
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Hunger a gathering storm in Ukraine
As fighting continues in Eastern Ukraine, the UN says that food, medicine and other aid must be allowed to reach trapped civilians.
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Ukraine crisis: WFP aid starts in Donetsk
The war in Ukraine has displaced families and taken away their livelihoods. The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is helping them with food vouchers.
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War and hunger in Ukraine
Fighting continues between pro-Russian rebels and Ukraine‘s government. The UN says it’s the worst round of violence since a September ceasefire.
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Today in history: Marshall’s speech to stop hunger winter
It was on November 10, 1947 when Secretary of State George Marshall appealed to Congress about feeding the hungry in Europe. With winter approaching Italy, Austria and France were in a desperate situation.
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Ukraine: food needs rise as ceasefire falters
As fighting continues in the Eastern Ukraine, there is also a growing food emergency. As winter approaches a deepening humanitarian crisis is feared.
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