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The Bob Cordaro ShowRick Bigelow, about General Douglas MacArthurRick Bigelow calls in to discuss General Douglas MacArthur.
2026-01-1524 min
Životy slavnýchDouglas MacArthur: Symbol japonské porážky a výstřední generál, který neposlouchal rozkazyNejnovější epizody pořadu Životy slavných najdete na herohero.co/zivotyslavnych | Je 22. února 1942 a jsme uprostřed nejčernější doby, jakou Spojené státy zažívají během druhé světové války. Před dvěma měsíci jim Japonci zničili základnu Pearl Harbor na Havaji a stali se tak pány Tichomoří. Jejich drtivý tlak pokračuje i na Filipínách – souostroví, které je formálně americkou kolonií, což je o to větší potupa. Území brání už jen poslední zbytky amerických vojáků, kteří se museli stáhnout do podzemní pevnosti malého ostrůvku zvaného Corregidor. J...
2026-01-0114 min
World War I PodcastThe WWI Service of Arthur MacArthur IIIArthur MacArthur III is less well known than his younger brother General Douglas MacArthur and his father, the Civil War hero Arthur MacArthur Jr., but his military career was also quite consequential and full. From the Spanish-American War to his untimely death in 1923, he distinguished himself as a very brave, resourceful, and energetic officer. Unlike his father and brother, however, he did not serve in the US Army. Instead, he served in the US Navy. Historian Jeff Acosta joined the World War I podcast to share what is known about Arthur's World War I service.Ha...
2025-10-2744 minWorld War I PodcastDouglas MacArthur's World War I DecorationsGeneral Douglas MacArthur is arguably the most decorated American military officer in American history. For a career that spanned five conflicts and about 50 years of active duty, it is an impressive record. His service in World War I accounts for nearly 20% of his 100+ decorations, and many military historians view the combination and number of his U.S. and international honors from 1917–1918 as truly unique. To discuss these World War I awards, the World War I Podcast hosted Sherman Fleek, a military historian and former command historian at West Point who has published on General Douglas MacArthur and the history of...
2025-09-3039 min
Stalingrad PodcastFolge 278: Douglas MacArthur – Der geborene GeneralDouglas MacArthur – Held, Stratege, Egomane. Kaum eine Figur der US-amerikanischen Militärgeschichte ist so bewundert und zugleich so umstritten. Von Geburt an im Schatten der Uniform – Sohn eines Generals, geboren auf einem Militärstützpunkt – war sein Lebensweg früh gezeichnet: Der Krieg wurde sein Beruf, das Kommando sein Element.
Er kämpfte im Ersten Weltkrieg, führte die US-Truppen im Pazifik gegen Japan, lenkte die alliierte Besatzungspolitik nach 1945 und wurde zur Schlüsselfigur im Koreakrieg. Sein Einfluss reichte weit über das Schlachtfeld hinaus: In Japan prägte er demokratische Reformen, die bis heute nachwirken.
Doch so groß se...
2025-08-2920 min
MacArthur Memorial PodcastThe Conservation of General MacArthur's CapIn March 2025, General Douglas MacArthur’s iconic cap won the Virginia Association of Museums People’s Choice Award as an important artifact deserving conservation. Inspired by this designation, the General Douglas MacArthur Foundation, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to supporting the MacArthur Memorial, launched a global fundraising campaign to preserve this iconic piece of history. Thanks to the incredible generosity of donors worldwide, conservation began in July 2025, and the cap returned to public display in August 2025. To discuss the conservation of this historic treasure, the MacArthur Memorial Podcast hosted Howard Sutcliffe, the cap's conservator and the principal conservator and director of Rive...
2025-08-2323 min
Echoes of War (Formerly The Pacific War Channel Podcast)How General Douglas MacArthur Blundered the Defense of the PhilippinesGeneral Douglas MacArthur's military leadership during the Japanese invasion of the Philippines in 1941-1942 is often viewed through the lens of his controversial strategies and decisions. This episode dives deep into MacArthur's failures, particularly highlighting the inadequacies of War Plan Orange, which inadequately prepared American and Filipino forces for the unexpected assault. The episode reveals how overconfidence clouded MacArthur's judgment, leading to poor strategic choices that ultimately resulted in significant losses for his troops. One crucial point of focus is the disastrous incident at Clark Field, where a surprise attack by Japanese forces decimated American air power before it...
2025-08-011h 20MacArthur Memorial PodcastFate of the Generals: MacArthur and WainwrightGeneral Douglas MacArthur and General Jonathan Wainwright were very different men. Despite their differences, they shared notable similarities: both came from military families, graduated from West Point, and were decorated World War I veterans. They were also deeply devoted to the Army and driven by a strong sense of duty. Their relationship, largely shaped by the desperate defense and fall of the Philippines during World War II, was complex yet remarkably resilient. To delve deeper into their story, the MacArthur Memorial Podcast hosted Jonathan Horn, author of The Fate of the Generals: MacArthur, Wainwright, and the Epic Battle for...
2025-07-2141 min
The Brandy Show...History - Gen Douglas MacArthur, Duty-Honor-CountryIn May of 1962, General Douglas MacArthur, one of the most decorated soldiers of his generation was named the Sylvanus Thayer Award winner by the United States Military Academy. The award honors those whose accomplishments and service to the national interests have exemplified the the academy's motto of "duty, honor, country." MacArthur was extremely honored by his beloved academy's honor and gave one of the most memorable acceptance speeches West Point has ever heard. In this episode, I do my best to give MacArthurs speech to the Corp it's proper respect.
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2025-06-0814 min
AMSEcastGeneral MacArthur's War Path with Walter BornemanAlan talks with historian Walter Borneman about his book MacArthur at War: World War II in the Pacific. They examine General Douglas MacArthur's early career, his leadership in the Philippines, and his strategic command from Australia. Borneman discusses MacArthur's evolving coordination with the Navy, his key role in island-hopping operations, and his push to reclaim the Philippines. They also explore MacArthur's late awareness of the atomic bomb, his post-war leadership as Supreme Commander in Japan, and his legacy as a pioneering military strategist and symbol of American resolve during World War II. Guest Bio Walter Borneman is an award-winning historian an...
2025-06-0430 minMacArthur Memorial PodcastRelieved of Duty: MacArthur Reacts + Bonus Q&AOn April 11, 1951, at 1:00AM ET, President Harry S. Truman announced General Douglas MacArthur was relieved of command. Millions of people heard the news on the radio before MacArthur himself heard. How did he find out? MacArthur Memorial historians Jim Zobel and Amanda Williams discuss this and his reaction to the news.A bonus Q&A of listener questions was also added to the end of this episode.Have a comment about this episode? Send us a text message! (Note: we can only read the texts, we can't reply) Follow us on:
2025-04-1029 min
MacArthur Memorial PodcastGeneral MacArthur's Iconic CapGeneral Douglas MacArthur’s iconic cap, one of the most amazing artifacts in our museum, is a finalist for a conservation prize from VAM – the Virginia Association of Museums (VAM). Currently the cap is on VAM’s Virginia Top 10 Endangered List. The list helps raise public awareness of amazing artifacts in Virginia museums and the importance of preserving these artifacts. General MacArthur's cap is an internationally recognized symbol of America keeping promises, of civilian control over the military, of liberation and peace, and of triumph over fascism and militarism. MacArthur wore this cap from 1936 to 1961, through many importan...
2025-02-1217 min
Why We Fight ~ 1944A Battle of Wills: FDR and Douglas MacArthur - 1944In this episode, Paul Sparrow joins me to talk about the interesting and often challenging relationship between President Franklin D. Roosevelt and General Douglas MacArthur. Paul was the Director of the FDR Museum and Library for years and he has a book that came out in 2024 on FDR which is linked below.
Links
Awakening the Spirit of America: FDR's War of Words with Charles Lindbergh - and the Battle to Save Democracy by Paul M. Sparrow (Amazon)
Mother of Tanks website (http://www.motheroftanks...
2025-01-1835 minMacArthur Memorial PodcastThe 1944 Leyte InvasionGeneral Douglas MacArthur’s forces began landing at Leyte on October 20, 1944. That’s the day MacArthur took the famous picture wading ashore at Leyte, but there was a lot more to the operation than that. Why was Leyte chosen over Mindanao? How prepared were Japanese commanders for the invasion? How did the Japanese army and navy try to repel the invasion? Did MacArthur really hope to take part in the Battle of Leyte Gulf aboard the USS Nashville? MacArthur Memorial historians Jim Zobel and Amanda Williams sat down to discuss these questions and more.Have a comment about...
2024-10-2028 minMacArthur Memorial PodcastMacArthur and the CCCThe Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was one of the most popular and successful relief programs during the Great Depression. Between 1933-1942, it put 3 million men to work throughout the United States. These young men worked on conservation and transportation projects on Federal, State, and local government lands. The CCC was the brainchild of President Franklin Roosevelt and his liberal New Deal advisors. In large part, it was successful because of the U.S. Army, a bastion of conservatism at the time, and more specifically, because of the efforts of the anti-New Deal Army Chief of Staff, General D...
2024-08-2821 min
Conversations beyond the grave: AI meets HistoryGeneral Douglas MacArthur: The mistake that could have destroyed the worldI impersonate President Truman as I go back in time to question General Douglas MacArthur, the main general in The Korean War who led the US and UN forces. In 1951 President Truman dismissed MacArthur after he threatened nuclear war, this decision saved countless lives, and I am going back to question why General MacArthur would put all those lives at risk.
2024-08-1711 minMacArthur Memorial PodcastThe Pearl Harbor ConferenceIn late July 1944, President Roosevelt met with General Douglas MacArthur and Admiral Chester Nimitz at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The future of the war in the Pacific was discussed at this Pearl Harbor Conference, or Pacific Strategy Conference as it is also called. It was not a "real" conference in the sense that it did not include Admiral Ernest King or General George Marshall, but it was a very consequential meeting. Recently, MacArthur Memorial historians Jim Zobel and Amanda Williams sat down to discuss what happened before, during, and after the meeting.Have a comment about this episode...
2024-07-2628 min
Strait Talk with XiangyuEp 6: Meeting "Douglas MacArthur" (w/ Mario Cavolo)In this episode of Strait Talk, I sit down with Mario Cavolo, a multifaceted writer and actor residing in Shenyang City, Liaoning Province. Mario shares his experiences portraying General Douglas MacArthur in the Chinese historical series Crossing the Yalu River, and we discuss how his character's role in the Korean War connects with my family's history, which led to my relatives living in Shenyang today. Our conversation spans various topics, including the impact of historical events on personal lives and the increasing vilification of China in western media. Mario offers his unique insights into these complex issues, making this...
2024-07-161h 38
Listen to Trending Free Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, MilitaryMacArthur Reconsidered: General Douglas MacArthur as a Wartime Commander by James EllmanPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/771455 to listen full audiobooks. Title: MacArthur Reconsidered: General Douglas MacArthur as a Wartime Commander Author: James Ellman Narrator: Kent Klineman Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 8 minutes Release date: May 28, 2024 Genres: Military Publisher's Summary: One of America's most controversial generals, Douglas MacArthur's rise through the US Army's ranks was meteoric. However, he did not lead large formations of men in combat until he assumed command of forces in the Philippines in 1941. When war commenced with the bombing of Pearl Harbor, MacArthur's performance on the battlefield was a failure: he underestimated the Japanese, and his...
2024-05-2830 minMacArthur Memorial PodcastBeate Sirota Gordon and the Japanese ConstitutionThe Occupation of Japan after World War II is often considered a masterclass in civil affairs. It was not perfect, but it was successful. General Douglas MacArthur’s primary mission was to demilitarize Japan. Before he even arrived in Japan however, he was convinced that a sustainable peace would require significant legal and social changes – particularly in terms of the status of Japanese women. The MacArthur Memorial Podcast has covered MacArthur’s role in mandating and supporting these reforms in a previous podcast, but we have never focused on any of the staff members in his HQ who drafted these...
2024-05-0329 minMacArthur Memorial PodcastThe Hollandia-Aitape InvasionsIn April 1944, General Douglas MacArthur’s forces made a 580-mile amphibious leap to seize airfields at Hollandia and Aitape in New Guinea. It was a bold plan that meant making two simultaneous amphibious landings deep in enemy territory and it was the first time Admiral Chester Nimitz’s aircraft carriers supported a MacArthur assault. Join MacArthur Memorial historians Jim Zobel and Amanda Williams for a discussion of these operations and the logistics involved. The April 2024 issue of the MacArthur Report will feature maps/pictures related to this podcast and the previous episode on the Admiralty Isla...
2024-04-2920 min
Echoes of War (Formerly The Pacific War Channel Podcast)General Douglas Macarthur🎙️Mistakes & Blunders in the Philippines ft. Justin & IanIn this episode of the Pacific War Podcast, Craig explains to Ian and Justin how General Douglas MacArthur screwed up during the Japanese invasion of the Philippines.
Craig rants about three major issues that occurred during the Japanese invasion of the Philippines. The first was known as the Clark Field Disaster, where MacArthur seemingly did...nothing while the Japanese wiped out his bomber capabilities? There is much more sinister forces at play.
The second covers MacArthur's tinkering of the original contingency plans concerning the Philippines in the case of a war breaking out with Japan...
2024-02-021h 17MacArthur Memorial PodcastArthur MacArthur Jr. and Emilio AguinaldoIn 1901, during the Philippine-American War, the Governor-General of the Philippines, Brigadier General Arthur MacArthur Jr., father of Douglas MacArthur, approved a daring plan by Frederick Funston to capture General Aguinaldo. Once Aguinaldo was in custody, Arthur MacArthur persuaded him to swear allegiance to the United States and to use his influence to help end the war. What do we know about the discussions between the two men? How did they see the future of the Philippines? How did this event influence Douglas MacArthur’s vision of Philippine independence? In this latest episode, MacArthur Memorial historians Amanda Williams and Jim Zo...
2023-12-1837 min
Finneran's WakeWar, Douglas MacArthur, Israel, Hawaii & Investing | James EllmanJames Ellman is an investor and author. His latest book, “MacArthur Reconsidered” treats its subject in a refreshingly unbiased way. With a steady hand, James carves away the hero-worship, and leaves us with a true picture of America’s most controversial general, the iconic Douglas MacArthur. For those of you interested in military history and politics, this is an excellent book!In this chat, James and I discuss: MacArthur’s life; His military record and the reas...
2023-11-201h 04MacArthur Memorial PodcastThe MacArthur Corridor in the PentagonOn September 10th, 1981, with the help of Mrs. Jean MacArthur, President Ronald Reagan dedicated a corridor in the Pentagon in honor of General Douglas MacArthur. Recently, MacArthur Memorial historians Jim Zobel and Amanda Williams sat down to explore the history of the MacArthur Corridor and discuss some of the MacArthur Memorial artifacts on display there. Have a comment about this episode? Send us a text message! (Note: we can only read the texts, we can't reply) Follow us on:Twitter: @MacArthur1880; @AEWilliamsClarkFacebook: @MacArthurMemorialwww.macarthurmemorial.o...
2023-11-0715 minMacArthur Memorial PodcastAudio - MacArthur's I HAVE RETURNED SpeechOn October 20, 1944, General Douglas MacArthur kept his famous I Shall Return promise when he landed at Leyte with one of the largest invasion forces in history. From the beach, he broadcast his "I Have Returned" speech. It is a short, 2-minute speech, but it is packed with emotion. MacArthur had written the speech about a month before the landings, and it had gone through several drafts. On September 29, 1944, MacArthur recorded the speech in an OWI office in Brisbane in the event of technical difficulties during the landings. This podcast episode features this recorded version. After he...
2023-10-2005 minWorld War I PodcastDouglas MacArthur's 2nd Distinguished Service Cross and the Côte de ChâtillonIn the winter of 1918, General John J. Pershing presented then Brigadier General Douglas MacArthur with his second Distinguished Service Cross. The award was for actions in France at the Côte de Châtillon between October 14-16, 1918. The citation ends with an interesting sentence: “On a field where courage was the rule, his courage was the dominant feature.” What happened there? What do we know about the circumstances behind this award? To answer these questions, MacArthur Memorial historians Amanda Williams and Jim Zobel sat down to discuss this WWI chapter in Douglas MacArthur's career. Have a comment about t...
2023-10-1127 min
Distinguished: American Military War HeroesGeneral Douglas MacArthurJoin us for this short documentary podcast, as we honor the legacy of American Military War Hero, General Douglas MacArthur. General Douglas MacArthur received numerous medals and accolades throughout his distinguished career.
Some of the most notable ones include: Medal of Honor, Silver Star, Purple Heart, and Legion of Merit.
In addition to these major awards, General Douglas MacArthur also received numerous other decorations and honors, including service medals, campaign medals, and foreign awards from allied nations. His medals and accolades stand as a testament to his extraordinary military career and his significant contributions to the defense of freedom and...
2023-06-1705 min
The Danger Zone (DZ)DZ Season 040 Part 02. Historic Cairns and General Douglas MacArthur's Escape.On 12 September 1918 a tank attack was led by Colonel George S. Patton – the legendary leader of American tank forces in France in World War II. Patton was just a young colonel in World War I. He walked along the top of American trenches, with an American infantry brigade sensibly taking shelter in their trenches. Sensible because a creeping German artillery barrage was moving their way. Patton commented that the commanding general of those infantry, General Douglas MacArthur, was standing on a small hill near him. Patton walked over to him and together they stood watching the enemy artillery explosions as th...
2023-06-0121 min
Soldiers UpdateSoldiers Update: General Douglas MacArthur Leadership AwardThis edition features a story on General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Awards given to 28 Army Officers by General Odierno in D.C. Also available in high definition
2023-04-1601 min
Dive Into The Full Audiobook That Keeps Book-Lovers Hooked.Douglas MacArthur: What Greater Honor by Janet Benge, Geoff BengePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/11633to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Douglas MacArthur: What Greater Honor
Series: Christian Heroes: Then & Now
Author: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge
Narrator: Tim Gregory
Format: mp3
Length: 5 hrs and 16 mins
Release date: 03-28-23
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 29 ratings
Genres: History
Publisher's Summary:
Whether masterminding battle strategies or guiding the peace process among war-torn nations, 5-Star general MacArthur faced challenges with unwavering courage & resolve. The general began his honored army career by leading his fellow cadets at West Point and ultimately commanded all U. S. forces in Asia. Remembered especially for directing the fight against...
2023-03-285h 16Unlock Into A Binge-Worthy Full Audiobook On A Rainy Day.Douglas MacArthur: What Greater Honor by Janet Benge, Geoff BengePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/10344to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Douglas MacArthur: What Greater Honor
Series: Christian Heroes: Then & Now
Author: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge
Narrator: Tim Gregory
Format: mp3
Length: 5 hrs and 16 mins
Release date: 03-28-23
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 29 ratings
Genres: Biographies
Publisher's Summary:
Whether masterminding battle strategies or guiding the peace process among war-torn nations, 5-Star general MacArthur faced challenges with unwavering courage & resolve. The general began his honored army career by leading his fellow cadets at West Point and ultimately commanded all U. S. forces in Asia. Remembered especially for directing the fight against...
2023-03-285h 16Meet A Audiobooks Tapestry That Fits During Quiet Lunch Hours.Janet Benge, Geoff Benge's Douglas MacArthur: What Greater HonorPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/10344 to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Douglas MacArthur: What Greater Honor
Series: Christian Heroes: Then & Now
Author: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge
Narrator: Tim Gregory
Format: mp3
Length: 5 hrs and 16 mins
Release date: 03-28-23
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 29 ratings
Genres: Biographies
Publisher's Summary:
Whether masterminding battle strategies or guiding the peace process among war-torn nations, 5-Star general MacArthur faced challenges with unwavering courage & resolve. The general began his honored army career by leading his fellow cadets at West Point and ultimately commanded all U...
2023-03-285h 16
The Incredible JourneyThe General’s Promise – Douglas MacArthurIn March 1942, General Douglas MacArthur was forced to leave the Philippines. The Japanese were advancing rapidly and their forces appeared to be almost invincible. It seemed that all hope was lost. The Allied forces conceded victory to the Japanese and although MacArthur was reluctant, he finally agreed to escape to Australia. But General Douglas MacArthur vowed that he would return to the Philippines and liberate the country from the Japanese. Two years later, true to his word, MacArthur returned and kept his promise. Join us as we take a look at the amazing story of General Douglas MacArthur.
2023-03-2428 min
New Free Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, MemoirsDouglas MacArthur: What Greater Honor by Janet And Geoff BengePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/675102 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Douglas MacArthur: What Greater Honor Author: Janet And Geoff Benge Narrator: Tim Gregory Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 16 minutes Release date: March 13, 2023 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Under siege on the island of Corregidor, General Douglas MacArthur received a warning from the enemy. "You are well aware that you are doomed," the Japenese general wrote. "The end is near. The question is how long you will be able to resist. You are advised to surrender." Of course, there...
2023-03-1305 min
Listen to Trending Free Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, MilitaryDouglas MacArthur: What Greater Honor by Janet And Geoff BengePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/675102 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Douglas MacArthur: What Greater Honor Author: Janet And Geoff Benge Narrator: Tim Gregory Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 16 minutes Release date: March 13, 2023 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Military Publisher's Summary: Under siege on the island of Corregidor, General Douglas MacArthur received a warning from the enemy. "You are well aware that you are doomed," the Japenese general wrote. "The end is near. The question is how long you will be able to resist. You are advised to surrender." Of course, there...
2023-03-1305 minMacArthur Memorial PodcastMacArthur and the Court-Martial of Billy MitchellIn 1925, the court-martial of Billy Mitchell captured national attention. At the center of the controversy was Billy Mitchell, a man who is today recognized as the father of the United States Air Force.Then Major General Douglas MacArthur, who later described the order to sit on Mitchell's court-martial as "one of the most distasteful orders” he ever received, was the youngest judge on the court. He was also a longtime friend of Mitchell – and one of the only judges who did not have a negative view of Mitchell. However, as an ambitious officer who was said to be o...
2022-12-1721 minMacArthur Memorial PodcastThe Occupation of Japan and Women's SuffrageOn August 18. 1920, the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, giving American women the right to vote. When the Occupation of Japan began in 1945, the Nineteenth Amendment was a mere 25 years old but already so well ingrained in U.S. national identity that the thought of women’s suffrage wasn’t revolutionary to General Douglas MacArthur, who led the Occupation as the Supreme Commander of the Allied Powers to Japan. He made it clear from the start of the Occupation that the emancipation of Japanese women was a top priority – and one of the most sensible things SCAP c...
2022-11-1434 minMacArthur Memorial PodcastThe Infamous Field Marshal UniformWhen discussing General Douglas MacArthur’s tenure as Philippine military advisor in the 1930s, nearly all of MacArthur’s biographers describe MacArthur as being excited to accept the rank of Philippine field marshal – even in a nearly non-existent force. They also relate a story that he designed a pompous new uniform for his new rank. This uniform is frequently cited as proof that MacArthur was obsessed with image but light on achievement. BUT -- is the uniform story true? In 2005, Dr. Richard Meixsel published some research in The Journal of Military History that answered this question. An expert on Philip...
2022-09-0648 minMacArthur Memorial PodcastMacArthur Arrives in JapanOn September 2, 1945, General Douglas MacArthur accepted Japan’s surrender in a carefully choreographed ceremony aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay. Many people think that MacArthur landed in Japan after the ceremony and then began the Occupation. In fact, MacArthur had already been living in Japan for several days prior to the surrender. What was he doing during that time? How did it influence his thoughts on the surrender and Japan’s future? MacArthur Memorial historians Jim Zobel and Amanda Williams discussed these questions and more on the 77th anniversary of the Japanese surrender aboard the USS Miss...
2022-09-0231 min
Confused Heap of FactsEpisode 13 - CGSC Student Panel on HistoryDr. Jonathan Abel, joined by Dr. Bill Nance, talks to a panel of award-winning students from the AY22 CGSC class. They discuss the importance of history to their careers and to the military profession, and how CGSC uses history in its curriculum.
Panel participants:
Major Molly McIntyre, US Army: Winner of the Father Donald M. Smythe Military History
Major Michael Rasak, US Army: Winner of the General Douglas MacArthur Military Leadership Writing Competition, Arter-Darby History MMAS Award, and Birrer-Brooks MMAS Award
Major McLeod "Woody" Wood, Australian Army: 3rd Place, General Douglas MacArthur M...
2022-07-1557 min
HistoCastHistoCast 254 - El Japón de MacArthurEsto es HistoCast. No es Esparta pero casi. Terminamos la temporada con el crucial paso de un personaje por un Japón que fue su enemigo y que le tocaba reconstruir. Introducen al personaje, a ese Japón y lo que aconteció @Enepi_Blog y @Rodericus_Rex, acompañados por @goyix_salduero. Os recordamos que nos podéis seguir a través de nuestra cuenta de twitter @histocast y en facebook.
Secciones Historia:
- Conferencia de Postdam - 9:06
- Turismo Asturias: Castros - 1:24:28
- Tras la rendición - 1:53:37
- Humanidad del emperador - 2:51:18
- Juicios de Tokio - 3:58:12
- Constit...
2022-06-277h 55MacArthur Memorial PodcastMacArthur and Krueger: a Successful WWII PartnershipIt is often said that General Douglas MacArthur didn’t have a staff, he had a court. While there were certainly a few courtiers on his staff, there were also some incredibly gifted men around him – men whose talents helped make MacArthur’s vision for the war in the Pacific a success during World War II, and men whose talents might have led to a different Korean War. General Walter Krueger was one of these men. He is somewhat of an enigma to many people today because he rarely appeared in the communiques coming out of the Pacific during the wa...
2022-06-0139 min
The Veteran EdgeGreat Military Leaders: General Douglas MacArthur | EP03While a controversial figure, General Douglas MacArthur was a talented and outspoken military leader. In this episode, Wes O’Donnell talks to AMU military history professor Dr. Kelly Jordan about the leadership traits, and pitfalls, of General MacArthur and where he ranks as a military leader. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-05-3038 minMacArthur Memorial PodcastMilwaukee and the MacArthursThe MacArthur Memorial is located in Norfolk, VA – the hometown of General Douglas MacArthur’s mother – Mary Hardy. MacArthur himself was born in Little Rock, AR and as the child of a career Army officer, he spent most of his youth moving from post to post. So what place was most like a hometown for him? Was it Norfolk (as he sometimes claimed)? Was it Little Rock? Was it a military fort in the American West where his family had good memories? Was it Manila where his son was born? If you are thinking Milwaukee, WI – you are corre...
2022-03-2434 minMacArthur Memorial PodcastGeneral MacArthur's Birthday Parties: 1952-1964Douglas MacArthur was born on January 26, 1880 in Little Rock, Arkansas. While little is known of his birthdays prior to World War II, as a senior leader during World War II and the occupation of Japan, his birthday took on more diplomatic significance. Following his return to the United States, an annual birthday dinner/SWPA reunion was held in the dining room of the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel where he lived. This stag dinner ranged from 25-140 participants depending on the year, and included General Walter Krueger, Major General Leif Sverdrup, Admiral Thomas Kinkaid, General George Kenney, and many more. In addition...
2022-01-2629 min
www.RADIOthen.networkHEAR IT NOW "Truman fires Douglas MacArthur"Edward R. Murrow brings us the news from the week on Friday April 13, 1951 on CBS Radio. Reports including In perhaps the most famous civilian-military confrontation in the history of the United States, President Harry S. Truman relieves General Douglas MacArthur of command of the U.S. forces in Korea. The firing of MacArthur set off a brief uproar among the American public, but Truman remained committed to keeping the conflict in Korea a “limited war.”
2022-01-2359 min
The Working Party PodcastEpisode 41- General Douglas MacArthurIn todays episode we talk about TOXIC leadership, New Years plans and we go study the life of General Douglas MacArthur, a flawed man or a military genius? you tell me!
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https://crimereads.com/general-macarthur-conspiracies/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Service_summary_of_Douglas_MacArthur
https://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/e/gazetteer/places/america/united_states/army/usma/macarthur/1962_speech_to_the_corps.html
https://crimereads.com/general-macarthur-conspiracies/
https://www.esquiremag.ph/long-reads/features/douglas-macarthur-dimples-cooper-a2289-20190718-lfrm2
2021-12-311h 19World War I PodcastMarshall and MacArthur: Antagonists in WWI?During World War I, General John J. Pershing considered Douglas MacArthur his finest battlefield commander and George Marshall his finest staff officer. Pershing preferred Marshall to MacArthur but acknowledged that they were very different men. To Pershing, Marshall had a military mind, while MacArthur had a warrior mind. The military mind exists, according to Samuel P. Huntington, “in a world of grays.” In contrast, MacArthur’s warrior mind was “one of blacks and whites and loud and clashing colors.”While both men would go on to have a very long, very consequential working relationship, some MacArthur biographers suggest th...
2021-12-0124 minWorld War I PodcastDouglas MacArthur's Rapid WWI PromotionsWhen the US entered World War I, Douglas MacArthur was a major attached to the US Army General Staff. About 14 months later, he was a brigadier general. Prior to the war’s conclusion in November 1918, he was on the verge of a promotion to major general. Wartime promotions in the National Army raised many career officers like MacArthur, George Marshall, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and George Patton several grades. After the war though, these officers typically reverted back to their pre-war rank in the Regular Army. MacArthur was an exception. He would spend the next several decades as a general of...
2021-09-1531 min
365HistoiresDonne-moi un Fils (du Général Douglas MacArthur)Donne-moi un Fils (du Général Douglas MacArthur)
Donne-moi un fils Seigneur ! qui sera assez fort pour savoir quand il est faible et assez brave pour se faire face quand il aura peur. Un fils qui sera fier et inflexible dans une honnête défaite et humble et doux dans la victoire.
Donne-moi un fils dont les désirs ne se substitueront pas à ta volonté. Un fils qui te connaîtra et pour qui te connaître est la pierre angulaire de la connaissance. Conduis-le, je te prie, non dans le sentier de la facilité du confort mais sous le st...
2021-08-2402 minMacArthur Memorial PodcastMacArthur, the Escape from Corregidor, and the Mattress Stuffed with GoldOn March 11, 1942 General Douglas MacArthur, his family, and select members of his staff boarded several PT Boats and began a dangerous escape attempt that would take them from the doomed Philippines to the relative safety of Australia, where MacArthur would make the "I Shall Return" promise. Through the years, there have been a number of questions about MacArthur's escape. Why did he leave? What were his orders? And did he smuggle out a mattress stuffed with gold? To answer these questions, the MacArthur Memorial's historians sat down to discuss the rumors and the evidence.Have a comment a...
2021-06-2528 min
BOB DOLE : The Life that Brought Him ThereEpisode 23: General MacArthur You're Fired!!! (Part 3) The Consequences of Real Leadership & The SpeechSend us a textThere is a price that must often be paid for leadership. If you want to be a leader you must be willing to pay it. I question whether many of our leaders today seem to realize this simple fact. There comes a time when you must put the country first. For all of their flaws, no one can question whether General Douglas MacArthur or President Harry Truman were willing to pay that price, both in their own way did. One sacrificed his military career and the other his popularity and eventually s...
2021-05-1548 minMacArthur Memorial PodcastGeneral MacArthur's MotherDouglas MacArthur biographer D. Clayton James, credited General MacArthur’s mother, Mary “Pinky” Hardy, with instilling in her son “an almost mystical” sense of heritage, duty, and a burning desire to carry on and surpass the achievements of his predecessors. Every MacArthur biographer has analyzed their relationship to try to better understand or explain the general. But who was she?? Have a comment about this episode? Send us a text message! (Note: we can only read the texts, we can't reply) Follow us on:Twitter: @MacArthur1880; @AEWilliamsClarkFacebook: @MacArthurMemorial
2021-05-0735 min
World War II ChroniclesEpisode 192: General Douglas MacArthurAt this point in time, General Douglas MacArthur was still leading U.S. forces against the Japanese empire. He was successful in his advances and was able to establish territory several miles long on a beachhead.
2020-08-0503 min
Entrepreneurs on Fire Business PodcastGeneral Douglas MacArthur’s Farewell Address to CongressGen. Douglas MacArthur served in the United States military for 52 years. On April 19, 1951, he delivered this farewell address to Congress. Sponsors: Thinkific: THE best platform to create, market, and sell your online courses, and right now you can sign up for 1 month free on the Thinkific Pro plan, PLUS leverage over $1,000 worth of training bonuses FREE! F45: F45 is one of the world's fastest-growing fitness networks, and they’re inviting YOU to join them. Inquire today about owning your own F45 Franchise at F45invest.com/fire!
2019-12-2724 min
Dad and Me Love History26. Was General MacArthur's greatest achievement in WW2 or in the Korean War?Dad & Me go to MacArthur's WW2 headquarters to meet a man who knew him General Douglas MacArthur was one of the greatest generals in history. Join us in this extended episode at MacArthur's World War II headquarters in Brisbane, Australia, which is now the MacArthur Museum Brisbane. We meet Ron Rees and Paul Douchet, who guide us through MacArthur's achievements in World War II, the Korean War and in peace-building. Read industry reviews of Dad's new World War II Asia-Pacific novel, The Slightest Chance, at paulletters.com – it's now out on Kindle for US$6.99, and it...
2019-11-0224 min
Listen to Top Full Trial Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, MilitaryMacArthur’s Air Force: American Airpower Over the Pacific and the Far East, 1941-51 by Bill YennePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/392363 to listen full audiobooks. Title: MacArthur’s Air Force: American Airpower Over the Pacific and the Far East, 1941-51 Author: Bill Yenne Narrator: Joe Barrett Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 32 minutes Release date: September 17, 2019 Genres: Military Publisher's Summary: General Douglas MacArthur is one of the towering figures of World War II, and indeed of the twentieth century, but his leadership of the second largest air force in the USAAF is often overlooked. When World War II ended, the three numbered air forces (the Fifth, Thirteenth and Seventh) under his command possessed 4,004 combat aircraft, 433 re...
2019-09-1710 min
12 O'Clock HighEpisode 110-Leadership Lessons from General Douglas MacArthurRichard Lummis and I are back and we head in a different direction today. This episode begins a three-part podcast series where consider the two principals from a titanic struggle in the early 1950s. It was between President Harry Truman and General Douglas MacArthur. In today’s Part 2, we consider some of the leadership lessons from MacArthur. Some of the issues posed by a study of MacArthur’s leadership style include: · Some of the leadership principles of MacArthur included: (a) The Confidence to Stand Alone; (b) The Courage to Make Tough Decisions; and (c) The Compassion to Listen to the Need...
2019-06-1023 minWorld War I PodcastThe Champagne Defensive, July 1918In July 1918, Germany embarked on its final offensive of the war. This offensive called for a massive push across the old battlefields of the Champagne to the east and west of Reims in order to seize the rail center of Chalons sur Marne and cut off the French armies defending Paris and Verdun. French General Henri Gouraud's IV Army was responsible for the Allied defense of Reims. During this critical period, the 42nd "Rainbow" Division was under his command. As Chief of Staff of the 42nd Division, Douglas MacArthur took part in this battle and was cited for bravery by...
2018-03-2840 min
War StoriesThe Life And Times Of General Douglas MacArthurThis is the story of an American military legend - the recipient of America's highest decorations for valor: The Medal Of Honor, The Distinguished Service Cross, seven Silver Stars - and more than a dozen awards from allied nations.
From the time he graduated 1st in his class from West Point until he retired with 50 plus years of service, he was a complex combination of valor and vanity, a figure of legendary victory and terrible loss. To this day, he is one of the most controversial military leaders in U.S. history.
I'm Oliver North - and in this War...
2018-03-1542 minRick Buser – FOX News RadioThe Life And Times Of General Douglas MacArthurThis is the story of an American military legend – the recipient of America’s highest decorations for valor: The Medal Of Honor, The Distinguished Service Cross, seven Silver Stars – and more than a dozen awards from allied nations. From the time he graduated 1st in his class from West Point until he retired with 50 plus years of service, he was a complex combination of valor and vanity, a figure of legendary victory and terrible loss. To this day, he is one of the most controversial military leaders in U.S. history. I’m Oliver North – and in this War Stories...
2018-03-1500 min
Blackbird9s Breakfast clubWaiting On MacArthur To Return - Blackbird9 PodcastWelcome to Blackbird9's Breakfast Club's Wednesday Podcast Waiting On MacArthur To Return. Tonight we will look at the history of General Douglas MacArthur.https://www.blackbird9tradingposts.org/2018/01/10/waiting-on-macarthur-to-return-blackbird9/In the First Hour Host Frederick C. Blackburn will cover the recent chaotic events brought on by the teachings of the Frankfurt School Marxists. Their mission: establish a Greater Israel ruled by globalism under the direction of Talmudic Noahide Law and at the same time force all other nations to surrender their independent sovereignty. At the bottom of the first hour, the host was joined...
2018-01-112h 00World War I PodcastThe Frontiersman in FranceIn April 2017, the MacArthur Memorial and the Hampton Roads Naval Museum hosted a World War I symposium. Jim Zobel, the archivist of the MacArthur Memorial, gave a presentation entitled: "A Frontiersman in France: Douglas MacArthur and the Rainbow Division in World War I." This presentation outlined MacArthur's relationship with General John J. Pershing and highlighted MacArthur's battlefield exploits.Have a comment about this episode? Send us a text message! (Note: we can read texts, but we cannot respond.)Follow us: Twitter: @MacArthur1880 Amanda Williams on Twitter:
2017-05-1636 min
Listen Up, Read With Ease With Full Audiobook | Business, Career SkillsThe General vs. the President by World Watch Media | AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: The General vs. the PresidentAuthor: World Watch MediaNarrator: Mark RossmanFormat: UnabridgedLength: 49 minsLanguage: EnglishRelease date: 02-09-17Publisher: World Watch MediaGenres: Bios & Memoirs, Political FiguresSummary:Truman relieving General Douglas MacArthur caused a bit of an uproar amongst the American public. His motives were to limit the conflict in Korea, resulting in his decision to remove MacArthur.General MacArthur was full of ego and flair, and issues...
2017-02-0949 minMacArthur Memorial PodcastMacArthur and AustraliaJanuary 26 marks the birthday of General Douglas MacArthur. It is also Australia Day. On January 26, 2017, the MacArthur Memorial partnered with Air Vice-Marshal Alan Clements, Head of Australian Defense Services (Washington), to mark each of these significant occasions. As part of the program, MacArthur Memorial Archivist James Zobel gave a very short address on General MacArthur and the ties between the United States and Australia.Have a comment about this episode? Send us a text message! (Note: we can only read the texts, we can't reply)Follow us on:Twitter: @MacArthur1880; @AEWilliamsClarkFacebook...
2017-01-3006 min
Listen Up, Read With Ease With Full Audiobook | Business, Career SkillsDouglas MacArthur by Jack Steinberg | AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Douglas MacArthurAuthor: Jack SteinbergNarrator: Jim D. JohnstonFormat: UnabridgedLength: 3 hrs and 22 minsLanguage: EnglishRelease date: 11-23-16Publisher: WE CANT BE BEAT LLCGenres: Bios & Memoirs, Political FiguresSummary:This book is an elaborate explanation of MacArthur's life. It is written in an easy-to-follow style that makes you move with the flow of the events of the day. In the book, you will learn almost everything you ever wanted to...
2016-11-233h 22
Best Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Law & PoliticsThe General vs. the President: MacArthur and Truman at the Brink of Nuclear War by H. W. BrandsPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/273550 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The General vs. the President: MacArthur and Truman at the Brink of Nuclear War Author: H. W. Brands Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 15 hours 22 minutes Release date: October 11, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.13 of Total 24 Ratings of Narrator: 3.8 of Total 5 Genres: Law & Politics Publisher's Summary: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From master storyteller and historian H. W. Brands comes the riveting story of how President Harry Truman and General Douglas MacArthur squared off to decide America's future in the aftermath of World War II. At the height of...
2016-10-1110 min
Public Access AmericaBig Picture The Douglas MacArthur StoryjBig Picture: The Douglas MacArthur Story
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Douglas MacArthur (26 January 1880 – 5 April 1964) was an American five-star general and field marshal of the Philippine Army. He was Chief of Staff of the United States Army during the 1930s and played a prominent role in the Pacific theater during World War II. He received the Medal of Honor for his service in the Philippines Campaign, which made him and his father Arthur MacArthur, Jr., the first father and son to be awarded the medal. He was one of only five men ever to rise to the rank of...
2016-07-0631 min
Listen to Free Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, MilitaryMacArthur at War: World War II in the Pacific by Walter R. BornemanPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/263334 to listen full audiobooks. Title: MacArthur at War: World War II in the Pacific Author: Walter R. Borneman Narrator: David Baker Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 19 hours 31 minutes Release date: May 10, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Military Publisher's Summary: The definitive account of General Douglas MacArthur's rise during World War II, from the author of the bestseller The Admirals. World War II changed the course of history. Douglas MacArthur changed the course of World War II. Macarthur at War will go deeper into this transformative period of...
2016-05-1003 min
The Leaders Path3 Traits of a True Leader - General Douglas MacArthur
Today's Quote is from Gen. Douglas MacArthur
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A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the equality of his actions and the integrity of his intent. --Douglas MacArthur
General Douglas MacArthur was a great leader in World War I and II. One of only five men to rise to t...
2016-01-1807 minMacArthur Memorial PodcastThe Five-Star RankEpisode Fifty-Nine: The Five-Star Rank (December 2015)On December 14, 1944, Congress approved the creation of the grade of "General of the Army” and “Fleet Admiral.” Over the next two weeks, seven officers in the American Army and Navy were promoted to these newly authorized ranks. The reason for these promotions was simple. American senior commanders needed to be able to work on equal terms with their Allied counterparts – including but not limited to British field marshals. The officers promoted to this rank in 1944 included: Admiral William Leahy, General George Marshall, Admiral Ernest King, General Douglas MacArthur, Admiral Chester Nimitz, General...
2015-12-2223 minMacArthur Memorial PodcastMajor General William MarquatWhen ordered to leave the Philippines in 1942, General MacArthur handpicked a small number of officers to take with him. The “Bataan Gang” as these men were later known, formed the core of his inner circle for the rest of World War II. Major General William Marquat was a member of General Douglas MacArthur’s “Bataan Gang.” A highly decorated officer of World War I, World War II, and the Korean War, he had a reputation for avoiding the intrigues that often swirled around MacArthur’s staff. He was also instrumental in post-war economics in Japan and served for a time as Commissio...
2015-11-3015 minMacArthur Memorial PodcastThe "I Shall Return" SpeechOn October 20, 1944, General Douglas MacArthur waded ashore at Leyte to visit the beachhead U.S. soldiers were in the process of establishing. He was also there to deliver a dramatic radio address to the people of the Philippines announcing that the much anticipated liberation of the islands was underway. Broadcast from the beach (and from a destroyer off the coast), MacArthur’s “I Have Returned” speech generated mixed reviews among the American people. The speech was ridiculed as over-dramatic, emotional, and narcissistic. It was also criticized for having too many references to Christianity. Despite these criticisms, the speech had an ele...
2015-10-3112 minMacArthur Memorial PodcastThe Surrender of JapanOn September 2, 1945, representatives of Japan signed the Instrument of Surrender in a ceremony aboard the USS Missouri. General Douglas MacArthur presided over this carefully orchestrated ceremony as Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers.Many of the Allied nations had expressed dissatisfaction with the secrecy of the evening surrender of Nazi Germany in May of 1945, so there was enormous pressure on MacArthur and his staff to ensure that the official end of World War II was impressive, flawless, and well covered by the media. The resulting 23 minute ceremony was painstakingly planned start to finish. This special podcast...
2015-09-0149 minMacArthur Memorial PodcastScotland to America: MacArthur Family HistoryFrom the Scottish Highlands to America, General Douglas MacArthur's ancestors have played prominent roles in world history. As the old Scottish adage goes: "there is nothing older, except the hills, MacArtair and the Devil." This podcast tells the story of the MacArthurs from 1200 AD to the birth of Douglas MacArthur and his son.Have a comment about this episode? Send us a text message! (Note: we can only read the texts, we can't reply)Follow us on:Twitter: @MacArthur1880; @AEWilliamsClarkFacebook: @MacArthurMemorialwww.macarthurmemorial.org
2015-06-1717 minMacArthur Memorial PodcastAdmiral HalseyGeneral Douglas MacArthur reportedly liked Admiral William F. Halsey from the moment he met him – describing him as "blunt, outspoken, [and] dynamic." The feeling was mutual, and Halsey later referred to MacArthur as a lifelong friend. Throughout his long career, Halsey was an enormously popular commander and famously earned his Naval Aviators wings in 1935 at the age of 52. Nicknamed “Bull” Halsey, he gained a reputation during World War II as a fighting admiral. Despite his military achievements however, mistakes at Leyte Gulf and during the Typhoon Cobra in 1944 nearly overshadowed his successes. Have a comment about this episod...
2015-05-1314 minMacArthur Memorial PodcastJean MacArthur: Part 2Today Jean MacArthur is largely in the shadow of her husband General Douglas MacArthur. By all accounts however, she was a vital member of his inner circle and many of her husband’s biographers considered her an “unusual” but extraordinary woman. Part I covered Mrs. MacArthur’s life up to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Part II gives a behind the scenes look at her experiences from the flight to Corregidor on Christmas Eve in 1941 to her death in 2000.**A listener pointed out an error in this podcast - the MacArthurs did not arrive in Brisbane by train from Ade...
2015-02-2630 minMacArthur Memorial PodcastJean MacArthur: Part 1Today Jean MacArthur is largely in the shadow of her husband General Douglas MacArthur. By all accounts however, she was a vital member of his inner circle and many of her husband’s biographers considered her an “unusual” but extraordinary woman. She came from a family with a deeply rooted tradition of military service and had a great personal interest in American military history. In possession of a large inheritance, she had spent most of her twenties and thirties traveling around the world – attracting friends and prospective suitors wherever she went. On one of these journeys she was introduced to General...
2015-01-2223 minMacArthur Memorial PodcastMacArthur returns to LeyteOn October 19, 2014 the MacArthur Memorial, the General Douglas MacArthur Foundation, and the Embassy of the Philippines hosted a special reception to commemorate the October 20, 1944 Leyte Landings. The Memorial's Archivist Jim Zobel gave a short lecture on MacArthur's road back to the Philippines.Have a comment about this episode? Send us a text message! (Note: we can only read the texts, we can't reply)Follow us on:Twitter: @MacArthur1880; @AEWilliamsClarkFacebook: @MacArthurMemorialwww.macarthurmemorial.org
2014-10-2025 minMacArthur Memorial PodcastThe Final SaluteGeneral Douglas MacArthur died at Walter Reed Army Medical Center on April 5, 1964. Years before, President John F. Kennedy had authorized an elaborate State Funeral for MacArthur. On the General’s death, President Johnson reaffirmed Kennedy’s directive and ordered that MacArthur be buried "with all the honor a grateful nation can bestow on a departed hero." Over the next week, MacArthur’s body lay in state at the 7th Regimental Armory in New York City and then in the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, D.C, before coming to the MacArthur Memorial in Norfolk, VA – a place chosen by the General to be hi...
2014-04-0418 min
Did This Happen?Did This Happen? EPISODE #138 “MacArthur Leaves The Philippines!”Douglas MacArthur was famous for saying, “I shall return!” Did he mean it? Find out all about it in this episode of Did This Happen?!
General Douglas MacArthur – Kevin Berntson
Crowd – Grant Baciocco, Kevin Berntson, Jayne Entwistle and Alison Mok
Find out more about the Douglas MacArthur!
©2014 Grant Baciocco/Saturday Morning Media
2014-03-2201 minMacArthur Memorial PodcastMacArthur's Air ForceThe air war in the Pacific Theater during World War II is often overlooked and over-shadowed by the battles which took place in the skies above Europe. In the Pacific, the Far East Air Forces – “MacArthur’s Air Force” - operated out of more than 50 different islands, flew over an area larger than the United States, and carried the war from Australia to Japan itself, all while turning men and aircraft around for the next mission as quickly as possible. Much of the success in the skies in the Pacific was due to the pairing of General Douglas MacArthur and his air...
2014-01-3120 minMacArthur Memorial PodcastThe Forgotten MacArthurArthur MacArthur III, older brother of General of the Army Douglas MacArthur, was a United States naval officer for thirty one years. He was awarded the Navy Cross, the Navy’s second highest award next to the Medal of Honor, and the Distinguished Service Medal for service in World War I. He was a man of his own making and during his life he never lived in the shadow of his now famous younger brother. He died prematurely, however, in the prime of his life and in the middle of a promising naval career. As a result, he is often co...
2013-08-2621 minMacArthur Memorial PodcastThe Emancipation of Japanese WomenIn September 1945, with the surrender and occupation of Japan, drastic changes took place that altered the way of life for the Japanese people. Within an incredibly short period of time, Japanese society experienced a complete social revolution. The revised Meiji Constitution that came out of the Occupation enfranchised the people of Japan, but most particularly, the women of the country with the inclusion of Articles 14 and 24. Women who had been denied enfranchisement were suddenly equal partners in the reemerging nation. General Douglas MacArthur was a vocal supporter of Japanese women’s rights and later explained: “Of all the reforms accomplished by t...
2013-03-1115 minMacArthur Memorial PodcastMacArthur in BrisbaneGeneral MacArthur’s arrival in Australia in March of 1942 was an electrifying event for many Australians. His presence sent a strong signal that the United States was committed to the defense of Australia and to the war against Japan. MacArthur uttered his famous “I Shall Return” promise in Australia, and it was there that he began gathering forces for the next phase of the war. By July 1942, MacArthur had located his General Headquarters in Brisbane. Today, the MacArthur Museum Brisbane commemorates the General’s time in Brisbane and highlights the history of Brisbane during the war. This podcast focuses on MacArthu...
2013-02-1219 minWorld War I PodcastFormation of the 42nd "Rainbow" DivisionWhen the United States declared war on Germany in 1917, it had an absolutely miniscule standing army. As the US Army General Staff began frantically preparing to mobilize an American Expeditionary Force, an internal debate arouse about the type of army the United States should send to France. Should they wait for enlistment to swell the ranks of the regular army? Or should the National Guard be used? At the time, Major Douglas MacArthur was working in Washington, D.C. as part of the General Staff. He had a deep belief in the value of the National Guard and believed that...
2013-01-3114 minMacArthur Memorial PodcastMacArthur for President, 1944As a boy, General Douglas MacArthur’s mother exhorted him to follow the example of George Washington. What was implied in this advice was that he should become a general and a president. As he grew older, his career would take shape with an eye on the White House. Most American generals with presidential ambitions try to maneuver behind the scenes to be “drafted” for the job by others. MacArthur was no different. He would be a potential candidate in 1944, 1948, and 1952, but he would never officially declare himself a candidate and left his campaigning to surrogates. In the end, he would...
2012-10-3118 minMacArthur Memorial Podcast6th VA InfantryDouglas MacArthur came from a distinguished military family. His father Arthur, a Medal of Honor recipient, was a veteran of both the Civil War and Spanish-American War. Several of MacArthur’s mother’s brothers also served in uniform. Three of them attended Virginia Military Institute, and of these, two served in the 6th Virginia Infantry during the Civil War. The 6th Virginia fought in nearly every major engagement in the Virginia theater – including the controversial Battle of the Crater in July 1964 at Petersburg. This month’s podcast will examine the 6th Virginia and the military service of MacArthur’s maternal uncles – r...
2012-04-1732 minMacArthur Memorial PodcastMacArthur's Medal of HonorThe Medal of Honor is the highest honor that any member of the armed forces can receive. The award is granted to a person who distinguishes “himself by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of…life, above and beyond the call of duty, in action involving actual combat with the enemy.” General Douglas MacArthur received the Medal of Honor on April 1, 1942. Prior to this, MacArthur had displayed courageous actions in Vera Cruz, Mexico and in France during World War I which had almost resulted in him receiving the Medal of Honor. This podcast will explore these early events as well as exp...
2012-02-2820 minMacArthur Memorial Podcast"I Shall Return" - The PledgeMany people are familiar with General Douglas MacArthur’s famous “I shall return” pledge. The pledge was made after the General’s successful escape from the Philippines during World War II, and it soon became the cornerstone of his strategy in the Pacific Theatre as well as a rallying cry for the guerilla movement in the Philippines. Although the pledge is very famous, few people understand how difficult it was to make the promise a reality. This month’s podcast takes a look at the battles – both military and bureaucratic – that MacArthur fought to honor his promise.Have a comment about...
2011-10-1917 minMacArthur Memorial Podcast"A Striking Ornament" - The MacArthur Memorial BuildingMany visitors are curious about the building that houses General Douglas MacArthur’s tomb and museum. Known today as the MacArthur Memorial, the building was once the City of Norfolk’s City Hall and Courthouse. Constructed in 1850, the building has played a central role in many local and national dramas over the years. This month’s podcast delves into the history of the building - from the initial wishes of Norfolk’s citizens to create “a striking ornament” to represent the city, to the building’s eventual role as the MacArthur Memorial.Have a comment about this episode? Send us a text mess...
2011-09-2618 minMacArthur Memorial PodcastWainwright & MacArthurThe careers of General Douglas MacArthur and General Jonathan Wainwright are indelibly intertwined with one of the darkest moments in American military history – the fall of the Philippines at the beginning of World War II. Even though both men received the Medal of Honor for their handling of the doomed situation in the Philippines, Bataan and Corregidor would haunt them for the rest of their lives. This month’s podcast highlights both men against the backdrop of Bataan and Corregidor.Have a comment about this episode? Send us a text message! (Note: we can only read the texts, we can...
2011-08-0922 minMacArthur Memorial PodcastInvestigating MacArthur's DecorationsDuring his 52 year military career, General Douglas MacArthur received more than 100 decorations – including the Medal of Honor – making him one of the most highly decorated officers in U.S. military history. Many of these decorations are on display in the MacArthur Memorial today, and visitors to the Memorial are often curious about the circumstances behind some of these awards. This podcast will provide background information on MacArthur’s three Distinguished Service Crosses, seven Silver Stars, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, and two Purple Hearts.Have a comment about this episode? Send us a text message! (Note: we can only read t...
2011-07-0716 minMacArthur Memorial PodcastSuperheroes, the Comics, and World War IIAs part of the material culture of the 1940s, comic books can provide World War II historians with information about everyday people and the times they lived in. Superman, Captain America, and other superheroes didn’t really fight in World War II, but the comics did influence public perceptions of the war and provide an outlet for national aspirations and fears. They created a black and white world of heroes and villains, whose adventures were acted out against the backdrop of a very real war and its very real players. As we will see, even General Douglas MacArthur was featured in...
2011-06-1617 minMacArthur Memorial PodcastThe General's MotherMary “Pinky” Hardy MacArthur was a formidable woman. Her son General Douglas MacArthur regarded her as one of the dominating factors of his life. As Army Chief of Staff in the 1930’s, he remarked that she had raised his father to a Lieutenant General’s three stars, and he attributed his own greater success to the fact that she had a much earlier start with him. This month’s podcast provides a brief overview of the life of “Pinky” and her relationship with her son.Have a comment about this episode? Send us a text message! (Note: we can only read the...
2011-05-0919 minDid This Happen?EPISODE #138 “MacArthur Leaves The Philippines!”Douglas MacArthur was famous for saying, “I shall return!” Did he mean it? Find out all about it in this episode of Did This Happen?!
General Douglas MacArthur – Kevin Berntson
Crowd – Grant Baciocco, Kevin Berntson, Jayne Entwistle and Alison Mok
Find out more about the Douglas MacArthur!
©2011 Grant Baciocco
2011-03-2001 minMacArthur Memorial PodcastThese Fields of Friendly Strife - The General and FootballToday, few people are aware of General Douglas MacArthur’s contributions to football. As a player, a devoted fan, and an advocate of the sport, MacArthur’s interest in football was both personal and professional. A competitor at heart, he just loved the game. As a leader, he recognized the practical benefit of football on leadership and citizenship. Summing up his feelings about football, MacArthur once explained: “In war and peace, I have found football men to be my greatest reliance.”Have a comment about this episode? Send us a text message! (Note: we can only read the texts, we can't...
2011-01-0518 min