When U. S. Flag Raised In Tokyo, MacArthur Was There To Stay
Seattle AP dispatch profiles General Douglas MacArthur at the Tokyo Bay surrender ceremony on Sept 2, 1945 aboard the Missouri. The article paints him as in charge and unimpeachable, with the aim of shaping a postwar world. It notes his gamble in entering Japan, his leadership, and his hopes for a world founded on freedom and justice.
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Tokyo
MacArthur
Marlin Spencer
Seattle
Wash
Douglas MacArthur
Tokyo Bay
Navy
Japan
Foreign Services
Southwest Pacific
Yokohama
1St Cavalry Division
United States
Australia
Imperial Palace
Hirohito
Uss
Missouri
I Shall Return Rallying Cry of War
A compact profile of General Douglas MacArthur highlighting iconic quotes from his World War II career. The piece covers his March 17 1942 return to Australia and his role in shaping Allied strategy in the Southwest Pacific, plus notes on his public diplomacy, censorship stance, and postwar reception in Japan. It references key moments from 1942 to 1951 including his pacification approach and interactions with Emperor Hirohito.
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Associated Press
Douglas MacArthur
Australia
Philippines
Pacific
MacArthur
Philippine
Filpinos
Congress
Narrow Escapes During Campaign to Reclaim the Philippines
Narrative recounts multiple near misses with snipers during the push to retake the Philippines. A bullet-hole in a wall barely missed the leader, and a dozen Japanese spies sent to Manila after liberation were captured and hanged along with an Filipino involved. Some captives carried hand grenades.
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Associated Press
Philippines
Manila
Highlights From MacArthur Career Chronology
New York AP presents a dated chronology of General Douglas MacArthur's life and milestones. Born in Arkansas in 188, he excelled at West Point, led the Rainbow Division in World War I, served as superintendent of the Military Academy, and rose to Army chief of staff. He returned to action in World War II, commanded Leyte, achieved five star rank, and oversaw Japan's occupation. His career includes Cuba, Korea, 1951 US return, and a late board chairmanship at Remington Rand.
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Douglas MacArthur
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Army
West Point
Ias
General Staff
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MacArthur
U.S. Military Academy
Philippines
Pearl Harbor
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Pacific
Leyte
Japan
Tokyo
Missouri
South Korea
United Nations
Harry
Truman
Far Eastern
San Francisco
Congress
Remington Rand, Inc
Sperry Rand Corp
Reminders Of War Mark Arthur Era In Japan History
Reminders of World War II linger in Japan as MacArthur’s memory returns to the Philippines. The article notes his airplane named Bataan and his private telephone exchange labeled Cotsegidor, reflecting the era’s symbolism and personal tributes.
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Associated Press
Japan
MacArthur
Philippines
Bataan
Cotsegidor
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