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Football Recruit Search. Basketball Recruit Search. (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Around the Square - When countries are at war! May 21, 2008
-- Sept. 2: Japan surrenders to General of the Army Douglas MacArthur on the battleship USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay. It was a twenty minute ceremony. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
4 city vets set for first Honor Flight May 14, 2008
After receiving his draft notice, he enlisted in the United States Army in New Jersey and served as a Tech 5 Corporal with the 9th Corps 8th Army under General Douglas MacArthur. I don t know who, or even if, I ll meet anyone from my old outfit on this trip, Rowoldt said. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
More of this story May 9, 2008
The opening scene of the classic movie American Caesar shows Gen. Douglas MacArthur delivering his legendary Duty, Honor, Country acceptance speech ... Many years later, when one of Dick s captains won the annual General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award, Dick told him the story about the momentary pause. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Hillary's Fuzzy Math May 9, 2008
Gen. Douglas MacArthur said that every military defeat can be explained by two words: "too late." Too late in anticipating danger, too late in preparing for it, too late in taking action ... Gen. Douglas MacArthur said that every military defeat can be explained by two words: "too late." Too late in anticipating danger, too late in preparing for it, too late in taking action. (Townhall.com)
King's positions on issues merit full examination May 8, 2008
Amy of the Lakes wrote on May 6, 2008 6:34 PM:" JG -- in trying to see your comment in the best light possible -- and not as pro-Communist -- I have to believe you have confused the witch hunting senator Joseph McCarthy with the ``I shall return`` American hero general Douglas MacArthur. Oh if such generals existed in this millennium! ". Peggy wrote on May 6, 2008 5:09 PM:" I can't believe people are still trying to pass kingwatch.org off as a legitimate website. It's the most childish thing on... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Those White House weddings May 8, 2008
The Marine Corps band played the grand march from Tannhauser, the empress of China and Pope Pius X sent gifts, and Douglas MacArthur was among the 12 military aides and eight ushers, but there were no bridesmaids to detract from Alice. Two of President Woodrow Wilson s daughters were wed in the White House --- Jessie to Francis B. Sayre on Nov. 25, 1913 and Eleanor, 25, to Treasury Secretary William McAdoo, 55 and a grandfather, on May 7, 1914. (Holbrook Sun, MA)
Before Jeremiah Wright, There Was E.J. Bavasi May 3, 2008
In retirement, he, like General Douglas MacArthur promised but failed to deliver, just faded away from our consciousness. Unlike Tommy Lasorda, he got no curtain calls to run off to Washington and meet and greet the pope. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
George Pollard; portraits captured the famous; 88 Apr 20, 2008
He painted a portrait of General Douglas MacArthur in Australia and later was recruited to do one of first lady Eleanor Roosevelt when she toured the South Pacific. Kennedy was a senator in the presidential race in 1960 when Mr. Pollard went to Milwaukee and persuaded him to pose for a portrait by showing him sketches he had done in the war. (Boston Globe)
Canadian establishes world's largest historical non-fiction prize Apr 17, 2008
Nevertheless, he has an abiding interest in history, focused, at this stage at least, on the Second World War and the career of U.S. General Douglas MacArthur. If there's a link between investment management and historical scholarship, he added, "both study the past to understand the present and predict the future.". (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Does Jimmy Carter matter? Apr 17, 2008
After reading his resume, the thing I like about John McCain is that he makes John Kerry look like General Douglas MacArthur ... TW says John McCain s resume makes John Kerry look like General Douglas MacArthur. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Six Falcons Named to the 2008 NFF Hampshire Honor Society Apr 16, 2008
ABOUT THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION GE HALL OF FAME Founded in 1947 with leadership from General Douglas MacArthur, legendary Army coach Earl "Red" Blaik and immortal journalist Grantland Rice, The National Football Foundation ge Hall of Fame, a non-profit educational organization, runs programs designed to use the power of amateur football in developing scholarship, citizenship and athletic achievement in young people. With 121 chapters and 12,000 members nationwide, NFF programs include the... (Bgsufalcons.com)
Politicians Demand Petraeus and Crocker Make Impossible Predictions Apr 11, 2008
Douglas MacArthur warned both Kennedy and LBJ not to get into a war in Indochina and they ignored him. Norman Schwa- ttzkoph advised George Bush Sr. against going into Iraq at the end of Desert Storm, but George Jr. has not listened. (Human Events Online)
Mother Knew Best Apr 8, 2008
Famous children include Frank Lloyd Wright, Booker T. Washington, Colin Powell, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Henry Fonda, Norman Vincent Peale, Douglas MacArthur. Courage. (Suite101.com)
Grace Thorpe, tribal judge and daughter of Jim Thorpe Apr 7, 2008
She was a personnel interviewer for General Douglas MacArthur at his headquarters in Tokyo during the occupation of Japan. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and a paralegal degree from the Antioch School of Law in Washington, D.C.. (Boston Globe)
This Day in History Apr 5, 2008
Douglas MacArthur, Army general (born 1880, died this date in 1964). Untitled Document. (Montana Standard, MT)
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Thought for Today: "In war, you win or lose, live or die and the difference is just an eyelash." -- Douglas MacArthur, Army general (born 1880, died this date in 1964). (Source: Associated Press). (KWTX.com, TX)
* LETTERS: What's Ma crying about? Mar 29, 2008
Chiang Kai-shek () was assigned by the supreme commander for the Allied powers, US General Douglas MacArthur, to accept Japanese surrender in Taiwan on Sept. 2, 1945. Japan renounced all right, title and claim to Formosa and the Pescadores in the San Francisco Peace Treaty in 1951 after World War II. Military occupation does not transfer territorial sovereignty. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Families sound out disgrace in Pacific Mar 29, 2008
General Douglas MacArthur, commander in chief of allied forces in the Pacific, expressed his "revulsion". The Japanese finally acknowledged, in an official history in 1979, that Commander Hajime Nakagawa's submarine 1-177 was responsible. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Rookery home to Army, Kansas history Mar 28, 2008 Red Sox opener has something for everyone Mar 26, 2008 Officials and players from Red Sox, Athletics attend embassy reception Mar 25, 2008 Give up endorsements, officers Mar 21, 2008 U.S. made the right decision Mar 19, 2008 Resigned To Reality Mar 15, 2008 'Honoring the veterans' Mar 15, 2008 Silence in the ranks Mar 15, 2008 Resigned to Reality of This War Mar 15, 2008 Publishers embrace art of brevity Mar 9, 2008 Thank You, Mr. Huckabee Mar 9, 2008 A Witness to History Mar 6, 2008 Publishers embracing shorter nonfiction Mar 2, 2008 Brief Books Are in Style Mar 2, 2008 How Melrose bounced back after The Great Depression Feb 29, 2008 Injured in '41, Rickenbacker still the hero Feb 27, 2008 The Giant is Restive Feb 19, 2008 Lions president gives lesson in leadership Feb 19, 2008 Father Flanagan Biography Feb 16, 2008 Varied list, this prize lot of talent Feb 13, 2008 Jeff O'Bryant: Wanted: A real Leader Feb 13, 2008 Keeping an eye outNeighbors watching to keep crime at bay Feb 11, 2008 San Diego's desalination history Feb 7, 2008 Who is Col. Day? Feb 7, 2008 From headcheese to daring dinner parties, it's all in the book Feb 3, 2008 'Ask what you can do for your country' Feb 3, 2008 Vets Corner: Practicing patriotism Feb 2, 2008 Veterans' groups serve an important role in America Feb 1, 2008 In footsteps of his father Feb 1, 2008 Read an excerpt from 'The Commoner' Jan 31, 2008 Community mourns Daniel Jan 31, 2008 Navy Secretary Names Three New Virginia Class Attack Submarines Jan 31, 2008 * Last German World War I veteran passes on in silence Jan 27, 2008 Aviator represents CAC for MacArthur award Jan 25, 2008 Tonight, the University of Mary Washington will begin its fourth annual "Great Lives" lecture series. Jan 17, 2008 More of this story Jan 10, 2008 RUTH MARCUS: The man who wouldn't stay down Jan 10, 2008 Iranians 'Were a Heartbeat From Being Blown Up'... Jan 8, 2008 »Local hero Graves awarded Purple Heart Jan 4, 2008 Backward Glances for Jan. 3 Jan 3, 2008 West Point is choice for Exeter High School football player Dec 27, 2007 Gen. Richard B. Myers addresses CGSC graduates Dec 18, 2007 Honoring our celebrities - you name it Dec 14, 2007 Students to be honored at graduation ceremony Dec 14, 2007 Court to hear U.S. citizens held in Iraq Dec 8, 2007 2007 Annual NFF & College Football Hall Of Fame Awards Dinner Leaves Multiple Memories Dec 7, 2007 3 comments Dec 4, 2007 Henry Hyde: A 'Man of the House' Dec 3, 2007 Diggers 'afraid to attack enemy' Dec 2, 2007 Henry Hyde, 83; influential legislator led House impeachment of Clinton Nov 30, 2007 URI Volleyball Announces 2008 Recruiting Class Nov 30, 2007 Column: David Halberstam, Torii Hunter and Tubby Smith Nov 30, 2007 A great loss to the literary world Nov 27, 2007 Woodbury's Crane Delivers Last State of Town Report Nov 24, 2007 Tech's top wins over Georgia Nov 23, 2007 Cigar Mile: Pinch-hitter for Tasteyville Nov 22, 2007 Japan, US and the North Korea dilemma Nov 20, 2007 'Pendleton 8' documentary in production Nov 20, 2007 Swift-Boating for Truth Nov 20, 2007 Time for a new GI bill? Nov 19, 2007 Medals a long time coming Nov 19, 2007 Veterans share their histories Nov 15, 2007 County veterans honor their own Nov 14, 2007 Your Opinion Nov 13, 2007 'Don't shut Hillier up' Nov 3, 2007
Douglas MacArthur, assigned as an instructor at the Army's Field Engineering School. MacArthur lived not far from the Rookery when his father, Medal of Honor recipient Arthur MacArthur, was assigned to Fort Leavenworth. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Waterloo Navy veteran awarded medals 60 years later Mar 27, 2008
Dean's most memorable moment, though, was seeing Gen. Douglas MacArthur up close. "When the general was piped aboard, I felt a chill go right through my spine," Dean said. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Hard to imagine what General Douglas MacArthur would have thought. "As grand as this is, I'm sure he had his eye on grander things," said Red Sox CEO Larry Lucchino. (Boston Globe)
" He noted that General Douglas MacArthur and Emperor Hirohito met for the first time in 1945 in the room where Tuesday's reception was held. "But what really makes this room famous is the fact that this is the room where ambassador (Joseph) Grew held a reception in 1934 for Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig" during a tour of U.S. players, Schieffer said. "And if you look back there behind the couch is Gehrig's glove he played with in Japan. " Managers Terry Francona of Boston and Bob Geren of Oakland... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Maybe it's an exaggeration to say Fallon was this administration's version of Gen. Douglas MacArthur, who got canned from his job in the Korean War for refusing to heed the Truman administration. Yet Fallon likewise went public with his opposition to a president on policy. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
In September 1950 Gen. Douglas MacArthur ordered an amphibious assault at Inchon, crossed the 38th Parallel and headed north to end the war. On Oct. 14, 1950, the Chinese had already crossed the Yalu with 180,000 volunteers. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
It was, after all, a "public perception of differences between" his "views and administration policy," that resulted in President Harry Truman sacking General Douglas MacArthur on April 11, 1951 -- in the midst of the Korean War ... It was, after all, a "public perception of differences between" his "views and administration policy," that resulted in President Harry Truman sacking General Douglas MacArthur on April 11, 1951 -- in the midst of the Korean War. (Townhall.com)
American and Philippine forces, under the command of Gen. Douglas MacArthur, defended the islands, but in late December had to abandon Manilla, the capital city, and withdraw to the Bataan Peninsula. Though suffering from malnutrition and disease, the forces held off the Japanese for a little over three months. (SunOnline)
President Abraham Lincoln went through a string of generals until he found Ulysses Grant to win the Civil War, and President Harry Truman canned Douglas MacArthur for bucking his wishes during the Korean conflict. But this firing-squad power comes with risks. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
It was, after all, a public perception of differences between his views and administration policy, that resulted in President Harry Truman sacking General Douglas MacArthur on 11 April 1951 -- in the midst of the Korean War ... Douglas MacArthur warned both Kennedy and LBJ not to get into a war in Indochina, and they ignored his advice ... John, Washington, DCMar 14, 2008 @ 08:09 AM"It is part of the general pattern of misguided policy that our country is now geared to an arms economy which was... (Human Events Online)
At Palgrave/MacMillan, former NATO commander Gen. Wesley Clark is overseeing a series of short military biographies, including books on Stonewall Jackson, Omar Bradley and Douglas MacArthur. They re written in a very direct style, for the general public, to make these stories more accessible, Clark says. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Oh, and there is one more thing Reagan said that night thirty-two years ago, he quoted a great general (read: Douglas MacArthur) with the line: There is no substitute for victory. And if the Republicans are to win in November, Mike Huckabee needs to be on the field and in the game. (Townhall.com)
High-ranking military officials from all of the Allied powers were received onboard, including General of the Army Douglas MacArthur, the supreme commander for the Allies; Adm. William F. Halsey Jr., commander of the 3rd Fleet; as well as Free French General Leclerc; Republic of China Gen. Hsu Yug-Ch'ang; Soviet Lt.-Gen. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
" At Palgrave/ MacMillan, former NATO commander Gen. Wesley Clark is overseeing a series of short military biographies, including books on Stonewall Jackson, Omar Bradley and Douglas MacArthur. "They're written in a very direct style, for the general public, to make these stories more accessible," Clark says. "They're the kinds of books you can pick up at an airport and finish in 4-5 hours and if readers are really interested, they'll seek out longer, more scholarly books. " If the ideal reader... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Graywolf Press has started "The Art of" series, edited by award-winning fiction writer Charles Baxter, who contributed a work on "The Art of Subtext." At Palgrave/MacMillan, former NATO commander Gen. Wesley Clark is overseeing a series of short military biographies, including books on Stonewall Jackson, Omar Bradley and Douglas MacArthur. "They're written in a very direct style, for the general public, to make these stories more accessible," Clark says. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
On July 28, 1932, when they refused to leave, General Douglas MacArthur, assisted by Major Dwight Eisenhowever, forced them out with infantry, tanks, cavalry and tear gas. Two veterans died. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
In December 1942, having been dispatched by Secretary of War Henry Stimson to deliver a message to Gen. Douglas MacArthur in Papua New Guinea, Rickenbacker suffered another crash. This time he and nine others were aboard a B-17 bomber that ditched in the south Pacific. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
General Douglas MacArthur is turning in his grave. Cool Hand Luke, Occupied SouthFeb 19, 2008 @ 08:10 AM. (Human Events Online)
Gen. Douglas MacArthur, Moore said, was turned down for admission to West Point twice. But he tried a third time, was successful and marched into history, said Moore. (CHerokee County Herald, AL)
The War Department asked him to tour Japan and Korea in 1947, where he met with General Douglas MacArthur to investigate the needs of war orphans in Asia. President Harry S. Truman received Fr. (Suite101.com)
"I hear the same thought when I travel elsewhere in the world not since the days of Vietnam has there been so much interest." However, first on Murphy's Australian tour was a visit to Brisbane yesterday to retrace the steps of his father, John Cullen Murphy, who served in Brisbane under General Douglas MacArthur during World War II. "[His] diaries are hand written, daily entries," Murphy said. "They are so wonderfully personal I simply wanted to see this place it is a walk down memory lane,... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Boys, who can often quote numerous batting averages, have no idea who said I shall return (Douglas MacArthur after leaving the Philippines) or I have a dream (Martin Luther King, Jr. in Washington, D.C.), which brings us back to Lincoln, the steps upon whose memorial King delivered those stirring words. Lincoln was born Feb. 12, 1809 in a small log cabin in Kentucky (then on the western frontier of the United States). (Catoosa County News, GA)
Across town, Novice Sampson, the owner and manager of an 84-unit apartment complex on Douglas MacArthur Street, wanted to combat a growing number of burglaries ... Like the flag raising at Iwo Jima, the official Neighborhood Watch sign went up earlier this week over the Douglas MacArthur Street neighborhood. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
He was the PT boat commander remembered for evacuating Gen. Douglas MacArthur from beleaguered Corregidor, in the Philippines. It was a source of quiet amusement among fellow officers that Bulkeley kept even his ceremonial sword constantly sharpened. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Opinion)
When it came time to develop our new thoroughfare on the south side of town it seemed very logical for me to name it after the most decorated military man since General Douglas MacArthur. Day has received some 70 decorations most of which are for actions in combat including the Medal of Honor, Air Force Cross, Distinguished Service Medal, Silver Star, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star Medal for Valor with two Oak Leaf Clusters, Bronze Star Medal for Merit, Purple Heart... (Skieston Standard Democrat, MO)
The pages of this venerable cookbook, which is dedicated to Gen. Douglas MacArthur, are of high-quality paper, and it has held up remarkably well. And so have most of the recipes. (The News-Herald)
B. General Douglas MacArthur. C. Franlin D. Roosevelt. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
The soldier above all other people prays for peace, for he must suffer and bare the deepest wounds and scars of war, Gen. Douglas MacArthur. Comment Blog - Note: All Comments Subject To Approval. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
As Gen. Douglas MacArthur said in his farewell speech to Congress, quoting a line from an old army ballad, ``Old soldiers never die, they just fade away. . (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
His father, also John Cullen Murphy, served under General Douglas MacArthur during World War II as the US commander prepared his island-hopping campaign to drive the Japanese Imperial Army from the Pacific. During his time in Brisbane, Murphy senior maintained a meticulous diary. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Our new god, the American general Douglas MacArthur, thought it useful to keep the old god around. The general was so very tall, much taller than our emperor, as everyone soon discovered when the newspapers, at the American's directive, published the famous photograph of the two men meeting for the first time. (USA Today -- Life)
News On Tuesday the Truman Presidential Library & Museum was a solemn place. net On Tuesday the Truman Presidential Library & Museum was a solemn place. (The Examiner)
Chester Nimitz and Gen. Douglas MacArthur, and many other U.S. and Alliedofficers, accepted the unconditional surrender of the Japanese at the end of World War II on Sept. 2, 1945. The selection of California, designated SSN 781, honors the thousands of men and women from California who serve in todays Armed Forces, and the millions of Californian veterans and their families. (DOD DefenseLINK -- News)
It was an American, General Douglas MacArthur, who famously reflected that "old soldiers never die; they just fade away.". But the phrase seems to apply better to the quiet passing of a German believed to have been the country's last World War I veteran. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Brogan was selected as the 2007 CAC and Fort Leavenworth General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award nominee ... An aviation observer/trainer at the Battle Command Training Program was presented the Army Achievement Medal Jan. 17 for being the Combined Arms Center's nominee for the 2007 General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
FEB. 26: "Douglas MacArthur," by Porter Blakemore, UMW's department of history and American studies. FEB. 28: "Eisenhower and Marshall," by Mark Perry, author of "Partners in Command". (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
After high school, Sauls received an associate of applied technology degree in data processing from Douglas MacArthur State Technical College. "After finishing my degree at MacArthur, I was employed by the county tax assessor's office for 21/2 years," Sauls said. (Andalusia Star News, AL)
The senator was once again comfortably ensconced on his campaign bus, once again ringed by reporters clamoring for the chance to experience McCain unscripted, holding forth on everything from Roger Clemens to Douglas MacArthur to the changing demographics of South Carolina. "Grand times, weren't they?" McCain said. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
"No man is entitled to the blessings of freedom unless he be vigilant in its preservation." - General Douglas MacArthur. Posted by: LT Mike | Jan 7, 2008 5:42:16 PM. (The Drudge Report)
His commanding officer in Iraq, Capt. Vincent Boncich, quoted Gen. Douglas MacArthur as saying, The soldier above all other people prays for peace, for they must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war. . (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Cast included Helen A. Glynn, Merle Hunt, Joseph Kavanagh, Beatrice Collins and Geraldine Morel Women of the Douglas MacArthur Social Club brought 100 wooden hangers as a Christmas gift for the Service Club at Fort Devens. Chaperones were Mrs. Robert Johnson, Mrs. Charles O Donnell and Mrs. Robert Hillman Donald Harriman was home from Bates College for the holiday Mabel Ricker returned to her teaching duties in Natick. (Hudson Sun, MA)
But at heart, he's a history guy who loves to read about legendary generals Norman Schwarzkopf and Douglas MacArthur. Walking through West Point for a college visit last year, he viewed their statues. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
John C. Anderson was presented the Douglas MacArthur Military Leadership Writing Award. Lt. Col. Andrei Sorochin of Moldova received the Maj. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
I've driven through the Ted Williams Tunnel in Boston and the Douglas MacArthur Tunnel in San Francisco. I'll bet you didn't know there was a Pete Rose Way in Cincinnati. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
The General Douglas MacArthur Military Leadership Writing Award was established in 1985 to encourage and recognize scholarship and professional writing on leadership. The Douglas MacArthur Foundation in Norfolk, Va ... The winner of the General Douglas MacArthur Military Leadership Writing Award is Maj. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
The Supreme Court said federal courts had no jurisdiction because the military panel was not a U.S. tribunal, thought it had been set up by General Douglas MacArthur. MacArthur, the Supreme Court ruled, did so while acting as head of the Allied forces. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
"I have been very fortunate to have played for Army and coach Earl Blaik and then to have fought in the Army and to meet General Douglas MacArthur, who used to come up to West Point to see his good friend coach Blaik and to watch us practice," said Pete Dawkins in accepting the Gold Medal. "It is tremendous to share this honor with Roger Staubach.". (Und.com)
He was a true man of the House, and paraphrasing Gen. Douglas MacArthur s comments about the Army, Hyde said that when I cross the river for the last time, my thoughts will be of the House, the House, the House. is Political Editor of HUMAN EVENTS.. (Human Events Online)
He was a true man of the House and, in paraphrasing Gen. Douglas MacArthur s comments about the Army, Hyde said that [w]hen I cross the river for the last time, my thoughts will be of the House, the House, the House. is Political Editor of HUMAN EVENTS.. (Human Events Online)
Hastings argues that Australian troops resented being sidelined by US commander Douglas MacArthur and being used only for irrelevant mop-up operations. He argues that Australians believed the only reason for the pointless invasion of Borneo in July 1945 was to keep them away from America's final victory over Japan. (Sydney Morning Herald)
"When I cross the river for the last time," he said, echoing comments that General Douglas MacArthur made about the Army, "my thoughts will be of the House, the House, the House.". Copyright 2007 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Potts was a four-year starter at for coach Maugaret Mitcham at Douglas MacArthur High School in San Antonio, Texas. After garnering all-district honorable mention accolades in 2005, Potts was named first team all-district in 2006 and 2007 and also earned NEISD and Northside ISD All-Tournament Team honors. (Gorhody.com)
Foremost of course, is five-star General Douglas MacArthur. The General was to cap his glorious career with the complete occupation of Korea. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
This Thanksgiving, I was set to read about a divided Korea, the Chinese surprise near the Yalu River, Kim Il Sung, Douglas MacArthur, Harry Truman and Dwight Eisenhower. I had hoped to become better acquainted with Dean Acheson by reading The Coldest War. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
He paraphrased a quote by General Douglas MacArthur - old soldiers never die, they just fade away. His voice faltered slightly. (Voices, CT)
"You don't fully understand that Tech is our biggest rival until you lose it, or you almost lose it, said Goff, who was Georgia's head coach from 1989-95. The tension between Georgia and Georgia Tech began on the football field in 1893 and continues to this day. And it usually creates some pretty good drama. This is just one man's opinion (but hopefully an educated one) of the top five wins for each school over the past 104 years. Georgia Tech 21, Georgia 19, Nov. 28, 1998 in Athens: After the... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
He has run some of his best races under the one-turn mile scenario, including back-to-back victories in the General Douglas MacArthur Handicap at Belmont. He earned a 102 Beyer in both races. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
The rightist inclination of a series of Japanese leaders suggests that Japan is likely to do away with article nine of the "peace constitution" as dictated by General Douglas MacArthur after World War II.. Article nine forbids Japan from waging war overseas and prescribes tight limits on the extent to which Japan can build up militarily. (Asia Times Online)
" DESERT BUG wrote on Nov 19, 2007 1:39 PM:" Here's a quote for you: "I have just returned from visiting the Marines at the front, and there is not a finer fighting organization in the world!" Those were the words of 5-star General Douglas MacArthur. General of the Army MacArthur was as his rank indicated an Army officer. (North County Times)
Col. Day is the most decorated veteran since General Douglas MacArthur, a Medal of Honor recipient and a POW for over 5 years in Vietnam. He appeared in an advertisement for the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth in 2004, saying (about Sen. (Human Events Online)
When 20,000 of them marched on Washington in the summer of 1932, President Herbert Hoover sent troops (led by Douglas MacArthur) to burn down their tent encampment. Roosevelt, in a 1943 fireside chat, harked back to that confrontation and vowed new vets wouldn't face the same hardships. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
He was also on the USS Missouri when the Japanese surrendered to Gen. Douglas MacArthur and later served as a military police supervisor in post-war Japan. But a 1973 fire at a government records center in St. Louis destroyed the record of his exploits. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
He was on the ship next to the USS Missouri as Gen. Douglas MacArthur accepted the Japanese surrender in 1945 at Tokyo Bay ... He was on the ship next to the USS Missouri as Gen. Douglas MacArthur accepted the Japanese surrender in 1945 at Tokyo Bay. (Derby Daily Reporter, KS)
A tank ran over a land mine he was near on the same day he saw Gen. Douglas MacArthur s famous wade onto the beach. He was in a hospital in New Guinea for months. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
We can however wake up to the treason that is enveloping our country in Washington D.C. and elect members of Congress that will re-establish American honor in the tradition of Gen. Douglas MacArthur when he observed, There is no substitute for victory. The horrible fate of our Prisoners Of War and those Missing In Action left behind by our own government in enemy hands in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, etc. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
But Gen. Hillier is no Douglas MacArthur, a rogue general freelancing the foreign policy of his country. He's a straight shooter whose gun sometimes goes off when it shouldn't. (Globe and Mail -- National)
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