Douglas MacArthur was a US general born in 1880 who commanded forces in the Pacific during World War II. As commander, he suffered devastating blows including Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor but sought revenge. After the war, he was appointed Supreme Allied Commander and oversaw the formal surrender of Tokyo. MacArthur then retired to Washington D.C. where he was welcomed as a war hero until his death in 1964.

1. DOUGLAS MACARTHUR
By Corey Gibson
"The soldier above all others prays for peace, for it is the soldier who must
suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war."
– Douglas MacArthur
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2. COMMANDER OF THE
PACIFIC.
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3. FACTS
• Born in 1880 Died in 1964.
• Was born in little rock Arkansas.
• There was nothing bland about him. He was Born into the
Military. His father was a Captain of an Infantry that was
assigned to protect civilians and railroaders from
“Menaces”(Indians).
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4. CALL OF DUTY
• In july 1941 MacArthur was recalled to active duty and
became “Commander MacArthur”.
• Japan invaded Philippines and pushed out MacArthur he
launched many offensives.
• In 1945 Harry truman appointed MacArthur Supreme Allied
Commander. Was placed in charge of the formal surrender of
Tokyo.
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5. WWII
• MacArthur was commander of the pacific and When Japan
Attacked pearl harbor he took that as a devastating blow to
his pride.
• Along with MacArthur, Chester Nimitz(a naval commander of
the pacific) wanted to seek revenge on Japan for the attack on
their fleet.
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6. RETIREMENT.
• MacArthur returned to the US and settled to live the rest of
his days in Washington D.C.
• The people welcomed him back as a war hero. He happily
lived the rest of his days and eventually died on april 5,1964 at
age 84.
• He was honored with a state funeral. He was buried at
Douglas MacArthur Memorial in Norfolk Virginia.
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7. DOUGLAS MACARTHUR
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8. WORKS CITED
• "Douglas MacArthur Biography." Bio.com. A&E Networks Television, n.d. Web. 12 Mar. 2013.
• "Douglas MacArthur Biography." Bio.com. A&E Networks Television, n.d. Web. 12 Mar. 2013.
"Douglas MacArthur (United States General)." Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web. 12 Mar. 2013.
• "Douglas MacArthur." Spartacus Educational. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Mar. 2013.
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