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Summary
This document page, marked with a House Oversight Bates stamp, contains a historical narrative regarding the formation of the State of Israel. It details the disagreement between George C. Marshall and Ben-Gurion regarding the timing of the declaration, culminating in the declaration on May 14, 1948, and the subsequent military action by Arab states.
People (2)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| George C. Marshall | Secretary of State (implied by 'of State') |
Recommended abandoning or delaying the declaration of an Israeli state.
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| Ben-Gurion | Leader/Head of State |
Feared delay risked hope of statehood; secured majority vote to declare statehood.
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Organizations (2)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| House Oversight Committee |
Implied by Bates stamp 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT'
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| Cabinet |
Ben-Gurion's de facto cabinet
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Timeline (2 events)
May 14, 1948 (Hours later)
Armies of five Arab states crossed into Palestine
Palestine
Arab armies
Relationships (1)
Marshall recommended delaying statehood; Ben-Gurion feared delay and proceeded.
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of State George C. Marshall – recommended abandoning or at least delaying the declaration of an Israeli state. Yet Ben-Gurion feared that any delay risked the end of any early hope of statehood. After he managed to secure a one-vote majority in his de facto cabinet, the state was declared on May 14, 1948.
And hours later, the armies of five Arab states crossed into Palestine.
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