Douglas MacArthur

Douglas MacArthur
Author: U.S. Army, 1944, Public Domain

Born Jan. 26, 1880 in AR

Died 1964

 

5-star Army General in command of the Allied forces in the Pacific during WWII, and subsequent rebuilding of Japan after the war.

Also served in WWI and the Korean War, until President Truman relieved him of his duties.

Became chairman of Remington Rand after his military service.

 

“We are not retreating – we are advancing in another direction.”