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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.
Jul 31, 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. Learn more about MacArthur’s life and career in this article.
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.
May 22, 2014 · Explore 10 surprising facts about the controversial five-star American general who fought in two World Wars and Korea. By: Christopher Klein. Updated: August 31, 2018 | Original: May 22, 2014 ...
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.
Douglas MacArthur lived his entire life, from cradle to grave, in the United States Army. He spent his early years in remote sections of New Mexico, where his father, Arthur...
Jan 9, 2020 · Five-star general Douglas MacArthur had a rough and rugged upbringing that shaped him into one of history's most distinguished soldiers.
Died: April 5, 1964, Washington, DC, United States. Buried: Old Norfolk City Hall Memorial (PM), Norfolk, VA, United States. More Information. U.S. Army General of the Armies Douglas MacArthur was presented the Medal of Honor for military valor during World War II.
