MacArthur Takes Command in Pacific War Effort
MacArthur assumes supreme United Nations command in the Pacific region amid cheers from Australians and Allied nations. The article recalls his past ground actions in the Bataan peninsula, two bold offensives, and his trusted leadership alongside Mayhew Wainwright and troops. It notes London and public sentiment praising the appointment and outlines MacArthur’s long Army career from West Point to World War I decorations.
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Australia
Douglas MacArthur
United Nations Command
Pacific
MacArthur
Bataan
Masaharu Homma
Harakhiri
United Nations
Washington
Jonathan Mayhew Wainwright
America
London
Like Father Like Son MacArthur's Bold War Leadership
The article traces General Douglas MacArthur and his father Lieutenant General Arthur MacArthur IIs rise through military life and notes their strategic talent. It highlights MacArthur's 2000 mile flight to Australia, his calm leadership, and the confidence his appointment earned from Congressmen and the President during wartime.
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Douglas MacArthur
Arthur MacArthur
Douglas
MacArthur
Australia
Roosevelt
Early Years of Arthur MacArthur Son of General MacArthur
Four year old Arthur MacArthur, son of General and Mrs. MacArthur, begins a possible war career. His grandfather, Civil War veteran and namesake, commanded a Manila brigade in 1898 during U S forces capture of the city. The family, including Arthur and his mother Miss Jean Faircloth of Murfreesboro Tennessee, were reported safe in the Philippines and later arrived in Australia with the general and his staff.
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Arthur MacArthur
MacArthur
Arthur
Manila
U. S
Philippines
Little Arthur
Jean Faircloth
Murfreesboro
Tenn
Australia
MacArthur's unlikely pivot from retirement to Philippines reform
The narrative recounts General Douglas MacArthur’s early 1905 06 Tokyo mission as an aide to his father, his service in the Philippines, and his 1935 role as military adviser to Manuel Quezon. It notes his success shaping American troops, Filipino reservists, and Philippine scouts and suggests how small incidents can steer a legendary career.
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General MacArthur
Army
Military Academy
Arthur MacArthur
Douglas
Tokyo
Philippines
Manila
Commonwealth
Manuel Quezon
Quezon
MacArthur
Flower of Spring Quilt Pattern 7191 Offers Block Chart
In this notice readers are invited to enjoy quilting during leisure time. The Flower of Spring quilt pattern 7191 features a block chart, clearly drawn pieces, color schemes, and yardage directions for assembly.
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Mac’s
the Man
Midwest
Mac
Jonathan M. Wainwright
Philippine Islands
War Department
Southwest Pacific
Millard E. Tydings
Joseph J. Mansfield
Texas
House
Joseph W. Martin
Mass
Douglas MacArthur II
Sewing Circle Needlecraft Dept
Eighth Ave
New York
John Foster
IS Fleischmann
Soglow
Fleischmann
U.S. A
Raleigh
Remington
Postal
Savisgs
United States Disease Savings Bonds
Defense
Brown & Williamson
Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corp
P. O. Box
Louisville
Kentucky
Sailor Smith
Barton
Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corporation
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