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General Douglas MacArthur trained the Philippine Army. He served as Assistant to his father,General Arthur MacArthur, who was also assigned in the Philippines. After promising to return to the Philippnes during World War II, he kept his promise to the Filipino People by actually returning to liberate the Filipinos from the Japanese Occupation, even when the President of the USA was not in favor of having him pass by the Philippines. This same general was chosen to lead the United Nations Command in a war against North Korean aggression. Considered a hero by both the Americans and Filipinos, General Douglas MacArthur also led the rebuilding of Japan into a democratic country after Japan surrended to end World War II. His famous words worth remembering were: " I shall return." and " Old soldiers never die. they just fade away." by: Tomas M. Barrameda II , Philippines Douglas MacArthur was also a great general that Harry Truman didn't understand. -violinist101
MacArthur was the commander of U.S. Forces in the Pacific during WW2. He was also the Supreme Commander of all Allied Forces in the Pacific, as Eisenhower was in Europe. Use the link below to learn more.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_MacArthur
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MacArthur officially accepted Japan's surrender on 2 September 1945, and oversaw the occupation of Japan from 1945 to 1951. He led the United Nations Command in the Korean War from 1950 to 1951. On 11 April 1951, MacArthur was removed from command (read fired) by President Harry S. Truman.
He suggested that the US drop the atomic bombs on Japan. He also was an expert on Pacific Ocean wars, and was an American general.
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How old was Douglas MacArthur at death?
Douglas MacArthur died on April 5, 1964 at the age of 84.
What is the birth name of Erik MacArthur?
Erik MacArthur's birth name is Erik Douglas MacArthur.
What actors and actresses appeared in The MacArthur Story - 1952?
The cast of The MacArthur Story - 1952 includes: Douglas MacArthur as himself Dwight Weist as Narrator
What is the value of a General Douglas MacArthur autographed photo?
the blood of 3 million koreans.
Where was Ellen MacArthur born?
Ellen MacArthur was born in Whatstandwell near Matlock, Derbyshire, England
What is Douglas MacArthur's birthday?
Douglas MacArthur was born on January 26, 1880.
When is Douglas MacArthur's birthday?
Douglas MacArthur was born on January 26, 1880
When was MacArthur born?
Douglas MacArthur was born on January 26, 1880.
When was Douglas MacArthur II born?
Douglas MacArthur II was born on July 5, 1909, in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, USA.
Is Douglas MacArthur and arthur MacArthur one person?
No, Arthur MacArthur is Douglas MacArthur's father.
What actors and actresses appeared in A Nation Is Born - 1947?
The cast of A Nation Is Born - 1947 includes: Douglas MacArthur as General Douglas MacArthur Dwight Weist as Commentator
Is Douglas MacArthur single?
No, Douglas MacArthur is not single.
American general who commanded the United Nations forces during the Korean War and the cold war?
US Army General Douglas MacArthur; later US Army General Ridgeway.
Was Ulysses S. Grant alive when Douglas MacArthur was born?
Yes. MacArthur was born in 1880, and Grant died in 1885.
How old is Douglas MacArthur?
Douglas MacArthur was born on January 26, 1880 and died on April 5, 1964. Douglas MacArthur would have been 84 years old at the time of death or 135 years old today.
How many brothers did General Douglas MacArthur have?
General DOuglas Macarthur Had 3 brothers.
What actors and actresses appeared in The Speeches of Douglas MacArthur - 1995?
The cast of The Speeches of Douglas MacArthur - 1995 includes: Douglas MacArthur as himself
