General Marshall and grandson at the circus, Washington, D. C., circa 1945
Photograph. A clown shaking the hand of the grandson of General of the Army George C. Marshall; the boy is sitting in the lap of the General, who is sitting in bleachers at circus. Official Caption: "Rome. 7/9/45--A General goes to the circus---Taking time out from his duties General of the Army George C. Marshall, U.S. Army Chief of Staff, holds his grandson on his lap during a circus performance in Washington. General Marshall was accompanied by the son of a U.S. Army Sergeant (at the clown's side) and Lieut. Col. H. M. Pasco and the latter's son.--Acme photo approved by approved by appropriate military authority--Serviced by Rome OWI (List A out) 7041." Washington, D. C. 9 July 1945