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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 · Douglas MacArthur, U.S. general who commanded the Southwest Pacific Theater in World War II, administered postwar Japan during the Allied occupation that followed, and led United Nations forces during the first nine months of the Korean War.
Oct 29, 2009 · Douglas MacArthur was a five-star American U.S. general who commanded the Pacific forces in World War II, oversaw the occupation of Japan and led U.N. forces in the Korean War.
Apr 3, 2014 · Douglas MacArthur was an American general best known for his command of Allied forces in the Pacific Theater during World War II.
General of the Army Douglas MacArthur served as a career Army officer for the majority of his life. MacArthur, one of the few individuals to achieve a five-star rank, notably served in World War I, World War II, and the Korean War.
Jul 3, 2019 · Douglas MacArthur (January 26, 1880–April 5, 1964) was a soldier in World War I, the senior commander in the Pacific theater during World War II, and the Commander-in-Chief of the United Nations Command during the Korean War.
President Truman hand selected General Douglas MacArthur to lead the U.S. troops in South Korea. MacArthur arrived at his post a World War II hero, having successfully led multiple troops through the war.
Who Is MacArthur? The objective of the Memorial’s education department is to use the life and times of General Douglas MacArthur (1880-1964) to enable students and adults to explore American history and learn about their heritage.
Jan 9, 2020 · A father's legacy drove WWII general MacArthur's ambition. Five-star general Douglas MacArthur had a rough and rugged upbringing that shaped him into one of history's most distinguished...
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).
