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World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient
General Douglas MacArthur, US Army
1880 - 1964
No soldier in modern history has been more admired -- or more reviled. Douglas MacArthur, liberator of the Philippines, shogun of occupied Japan, mastermind of the Inchon invasion, was an admired national hero when he was suddenly relieved of his command. A portrait of a complex, imposing and fascinating American general.
MacArthur Ribbons
An outstanding cadet, MacArthur left the academy for a variety of engineering and staff positions. In 1917, he sailed to France as chief of staff of the 42nd Division. Later its commander, he was twice wounded and much decorated.
Appointed superintendent of West Point after the war, he instituted reforms in curriculum, teaching methods, and standards of performance that began to restore West Point to an academic respectability badly eroded by wartime policies.
After various command assignments and a five-year tour as army chief of staff, MacArthur returned to the Philippines in 1935 to organize and train the Filipino army. Recalled to active duty in World War II, he led American and allied forces in the Pacific to victory over Japan. He remained as military governor of the country and ended his career as commander of United Nations forces in the Korean War .
Gen. Douglas MacArthur wades ashore during the initial
landings at Leyte in the Pacific, in October, 1944.
Congressional Medal of Honor
The President of the United States
in the name of The Congress
takes pleasure in presenting the
Medal of Honor
to
MacARTHUR, DOUGLAS
CITATION: Rank and organization: General, U.S. Army, commanding U.S. Army Forces in the Far East. Place and date: Bataan Peninsula, Philippine Islands. Entered service at: Ashland, Wis. Birth: Little Rock, Ark. G.O. No.: 16, 1 April 1942. For conspicuous leadership in preparing the Philippine Islands to resist conquest, for gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action against invading Japanese forces, and for the heroic conduct of defensive and offensive operations on the Bataan Peninsula. He mobilized, trained, and led an army which has received world acclaim for its gallant defense against a tremendous superiority of enemy forces in men and arms. His utter disregard of personal danger under heavy fire and aerial bombardment, his calm judgment in each crisis, inspired his troops, galvanized the spirit of resistance of the Filipino people, and confirmed the faith of the American people in their Armed Forces. Douglas MacArthur's Father, Arthur MacArthur , was also awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for bravery during the Civil War.
General Douglas MacArthur: Thayer Award Acceptance Address
Delivered to the Corps of Cadets on May 12, 1962, at West Point, NY
General Douglas MacArthur: Farewell Address to Congress
Delivered April 19, 1951
The surrender ceremony took place aboard the battleship U.S.S. Missouri, anchored in Tokyo Bay. Gen. MacArthur is shown signing the document while recently liberated Gen. Jonathan Wainwright looks on. The Japanese delegation is shown lined up at attention before the two generals. Japanese surrender signatories arrive aboard the USS MISSOURI in Tokyo Bay to participate in surrender ceremonies
Gen. Douglas MacArthur with Emperor Hirohito of Japan
Gen. Douglas MacArthur is also the recipient of the prestigious Congressional Gold Medal
MacArthur on steps of US Military Academy at West Point
Visit The MacArthur Memorial Website
From Mother's Pen
MacArthur's Speeches
MacArthur's Letters to Jean During World War II
The MacArthur Communiqu
The Truman vs. MacArthur Controversy
The following documents support a "MacArthur" Special Feature: Truman vs MacArthur .
Official Documents
Letters, cables and phone calls to the White House
Supporting Truman's Decision
Supporting Gen. MacArthur Miscellaneous
Political cartoons and newspaper headlines
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