The overall intent of MacArthur’s operation was not only to cut access to the Japanese-occupied “Southern Resource Area” around Indonesia but, more importantly, to return the Philippines to ...

A ceremonial event involving General and Mrs. MacArthur in the Philippines ... includes newspaper headlines announcing MacArthur's return, a small boy selling flags, and crowds in Manila as ...

Library of Congress. One of the most controversial moments in the controversial life of Douglas MacArthur came in early 1942, when he received $500,000 from the Philippine government during the ...

Even after their return to the States in 1925, the marriage continued to deteriorate. Louise filed for divorce in 1928. Once again, MacArthur found solace in the Philippines, where he took command ...

Gen. Douglas MacArthur delivered his "Old soldiers never die" speech to a joint session of Congress on this day in history, April 19, 1951. Earlier, MacArthur was relieved of his military duties.

“We went ashore at 2:00 PM, Blue Beach No. 2,” the diary stated. Significance of arrival Though MacArthur’s return to Leyte on Oct. 20, 1944, began the Philippine campaign, his arrival in Pangasinan ...

A historian at the MacArthur Memorial in the United States says a general’s diary settles the debate on the landing site DAGUPAN, Philippines – After a long-drawn-out debate and conflicting ...