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On April 11, 1964, the eyes of the world were on Norfolk, Virginia, USA, as General of the Army Douglas MacArthur was laid to rest in the Rotunda of the MacArthur Memorial. For some, Norfolk might have seemed an odd choice for MacArthur’s final resting place.
The MacArthur Memorial is a museum and research center dedicated to preserving and presenting the story of the life of General of the Army Douglas MacArthur. The Memorial also pays tribute to the millions of men and women who served with General MacArthur in World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. Situated in downtown Norfolk, VA the ...
Nine museum galleries were created, as well as a circular crypt in the central rotunda, where MacArthur and his wife are buried. Considered one of Virginias best examples of Classical Revival architecture, the original building was designed by William R. Singleton, a Portsmouth native, with assistance from Thomas U. Walker.
MacArthur Memorial. 198 Bank Street, Norfolk, VA 23510 757-441-2965. Visit Website. View on Map. The MacArthur Memorial is dedicated to the life and legacy of General of the Army Douglas MacArthur. The Memorial also pays tribute to the millions of Americans who served during the Civil War, World War I, World War II, and the Korean War.
About The MacArthur Memorial. The MacArthur Memorial is a museum and research center dedicated to preserving and presenting the story of the life of General of the Army Douglas MacArthur. The Memorial also pays tribute to the millions of men and women who served with General MacArthur in World War I, World War II, and the Korean War.
The MacArthur Memorial is a museum, research center and library dedicated to the story of the life of General Douglas MacArthur. It is also a tribute to those who served with him. Admission is free. The memorial is at 198 Bank Street, Norfolk, Virginia. It is directly across the street from the MacArthur Square Tide light rail station.
Museum. Beautifully landscaped MacArthur Square in downtown Norfolk is the site of the four buildings that comprise the MacArthur Memorial. A visit to the MacArthur Memorial provides a unique glimpse into the 20th century and can renew your faith in those American values of Duty-Honor-Country, values which motivated Douglas MacArthur as he ...
