Douglas MacArthur

26 January 1880 – 5 April 1964

Douglas MacArthur was an American five-star general who commanded Allied forces in the Southwest Pacific during World War II and oversaw the postwar occupation of Japan. He later led United Nations forces in the Korean War until his dismissal by President Truman in 1951. One of the most decorated soldiers in U.S. history, he received the Medal of Honor.

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Born in Little Rock, Arkansas
26 January 1880

Born at the Little Rock Barracks to a military family.

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Graduated first in his class from West Point
1903

Completed his education at the United States Military Academy at the top of his class.

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Appointed Superintendent of West Point
1919 – 1922

Modernized the curriculum and training of the U.S. Military Academy.

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Served as Army Chief of Staff
21 November 1930 – 1 October 1935

Led the U.S. Army during the Great Depression.

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Commanded Allied forces in the Southwest Pacific
1942 – 1945

Led the Pacific campaign against Japan, fulfilling his pledge to return to the Philippines.

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Led the occupation of Japan
1945 – 1951

Served as Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers overseeing Japan's postwar reconstruction.

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Accepted Japan's surrender
2 September 1945

Presided over the Japanese surrender ceremony aboard the USS Missouri.

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Relieved of command during the Korean War
11 April 1951

Dismissed by President Harry Truman over disagreements on war strategy.

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Died in Washington, D.C.
5 April 1964

Died at Walter Reed Army Hospital.

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