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Jul 21, 2010 · U.S. General Douglas MacArthur vowed to come back to the Philippines after fleeing from Japanese invasion in 1942. On October 20, 1944, he fulfilled his promise and landed on the island of Leyte, leading the Allied offensive in the Pacific.
MacArthur's simple declaration, "I came through and I shall return", was to be the slogan repeated many times during the following three years as he pursued his goal of regaining the Philippines.
His famous declaration, "I came through and I shall return", was first made at Terowie railway station in South Australia, on 20 March. Washington asked MacArthur to amend his promise to "We shall return". He ignored the request. Bataan surrendered on 9 April, and Corregidor on 6 May. Medal of Honor
Mar 21, 2019 · On This Day in 1942, Gen. Douglas MacArthur Gives the “I Shall Return” Speech | SOFREP. Army. On This Day in 1942, Gen. Douglas MacArthur Gives the “I Shall Return” Speech. by...
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On July 5, 1945, General Douglas MacArthur announced that the Philippine Islands were freed from the Japanese occupation. He claimed a decisive victory over the enemy forces, but omitted the role of Filipino guerrillas and other allies.
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Mar 20, 2020 · 6.29K subscribers. Subscribed. 131. 8.4K views 4 years ago MACARTHUR MEMORIAL MUSEUM. General Douglas MacArthur's 1942 "I Shall Return" promise was one of the most important promises...
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It follows the full text transcript of Douglas MacArthur's I Have Returned speech, delivered via radio message from a portable radio set at Leyte, the Philippines - October 20, 1944. This is the Voice of Freedom, General MacArthur speaking. People of the Philippines: I have returned.
