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Douglas MacArthur's voice. The final words of Douglas MacArthur's final address to a joint session of the United States Congress. (recorded 1951) Douglas MacArthur (26 January 1880 – 5 April 1964) was an American military leader who served as General of the Army for the United States, as well as a field marshal to the Philippine Army.
Jun 18, 2024 · Gen. Douglas MacArthur (centre) and others arriving ashore during the initial U.S. landings at Leyte, Philippines, October 20, 1944. (more) Recalled to active duty in July 1941, MacArthur conducted a valiant delaying action against the Japanese in the Philippines after war erupted in December.
May 22, 2014 · Although just 18 years old, Arthur MacArthur Jr. displayed such valor at the 1863 Battle of Missionary Ridge that he was awarded the Medal of Honor. Although nominated twice before, Douglas ...
Douglas MacArthur, (born Jan. 26, 1880, Little Rock, Ark., U.S.—died April 5, 1964, Washington, D.C.), U.S. general. Son of Gen. Arthur MacArthur (1845–1912), he graduated from West Point, of which he became superintendent (1919–22).
Apr 5, 2021 · MacArthur, the Reformer and Deserter. During the occupation of Japan by the Allied powers from 1946 to 1952, MacArthur was appointed as the commander of the Allied forces stationed in that nation. His role was so immense and so integral that he was known as the “White Shogun.”.
Oct 29, 2009 · Douglas MacArthur was an American general who commanded the Southwest Pacific in World War II, oversaw the successful Allied occupation of postwar Japan and led United Nations forces in the...
Jul 3, 2019 · On June 26, 1918, MacArthur was promoted to brigadier general becoming the youngest general in the American Expeditionary Force. During the Second Battle of the Marne that July and August, he earned three more Silver Stars and was given command of the 84th Infantry Brigade.
