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Douglas MacArthur was an American general and Chief of Staff of the United States Army

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Douglas MacArthur was an iconic figure in American military history and is till date, revered as a symbol of military excellence. Often popularly known as the ‘American Caesar’, MacArthur was one of the greatest war heroes of the United States of America. He served in the World War I, World War II, and Korean War and played a crucial role in The Pacific War. Born to a U.S. Army captain, Arthur MacArthur, Jr., he graduated as a top-ranking cadet from the United States Military Academy and began his career in the Army Corps of Engineers. A brilliant military strategist, MacArthur earned more than 100 military decorations both in the U.S and internationally in his lifetime. Some of his momentous decorations include, Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath from Australia, the French Légion d'honneur and Croix de guerre and the Order of the Crown of Italy. He served as the General of the U.S. Army, Field Marshall of the Philippine Army and as the Chief of Staff of the United States Army.

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• // 26th Jan 1880
  Douglas MacArthur was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. to an Army captain, Arthur MacArthur, Jr. and Mary Pinkney Hardy MacArthur. He had two elder siblings.
• // 1889
  In 1889, his family relocated to Washington D.C, where he attended the Force Public School. Four years later, his father was assigned to work in San Antonio, Texas and he enrolled at the West Texas Military Academy.
• // 13th Jun 1899
  On June 13, 1899, he joined the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he was one of the top-ranking cadets who graduated with honours.
• // Oct 1903
  In October 1903, he was appointed as a junior officer in the United States Army Corps of Engineers. He was sent to Philippines as a part of the 3rd Engineer Battalion. Soon he was promoted as Second Lieutenant.
• // 1904
  In 1904, his duty was cut short after he fell ill with malaria and dhobie itch, while he was on a survey in Bataan, Philippines. He later went to San Francisco, where he was appointed to work in the California Debris Commission.
• // 1905 To Sep 1906
  In 1905, he was appointed as the Chief Engineer of the Division of the Pacific. In October the same year, he was ordered to travel to Tokyo to work as aide-de-camp to his father. In September 1906, he was ordered to report to the 2nd Engineer Battalion at the Washington Barracks.
• // 1908
  In 1908, he received a posting to Fort Leavenworth on first command in Company K, 3rd engineer Battalion. Over the next two years, he became Battalion Adjutant and later Engineer Officer.
• // 1911
  In 1911, he was promoted as captain and became head of the Military Engineering Department and the Field Engineer School. He was part of military activities in San Antonio, Texas and also served in Panama.
• // 1914
  In 1914, he played a prominent role in the United States occupation of Veracruz, Mexico. For his relentless contribution, he was recommended as one of the contenders for the Medal of honour, but did not receive it.
• // 10th Dec 1915
  On December 11, 1915, he was promoted to the post of a Major. The following year he was appointed as the Head of the Bureau of Information at the office of the Secretary of War.
• // 1917
  In 1917, after war was declared with Germany, he federalised the state National Guard to build the army and formed the ‘The 42nd Infantry Division’, also called ‘Rainbow’. He was the Chief of Staff and Colonel of the unit.
• // 1918
  In 1918, he was promoted as a Brigadier General and commanded the 84th Infantry Brigade. He proved his military leadership capabilities in Champagne-Marne, Saintt-Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne and Sedan offensives.
• // 1919
  In 1919, he was appointed as the Superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. He served there for a period of three years and proposed many reforms during his tenure.
• // 14th Feb 1922 To 1929
  On February 14, 1922, he married socialite and multi-millionaire heiress Louise Cromwell Brooks. They divorced in 1929.
• // Jun 1923
  In June 1923, he commanded the 23rd Infantry Brigade of the Philippine Division and played a pivotal role in putting an end to The Philippine Scout Mutiny by addressing their grievances.
• // 1925
  In 1925, he became the youngest Major General in the army and commanded the IV Corps Area, but he experienced prejudice as he was the son of a Union Army officer. He was relieved off the post and later commanded the III Corps area.
• // 1928
  He was appointed as the president of the American Olympic Committee and was assigned the task of preparing the U.S. team for the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam.
• // 1930
  In 1930, he was appointed as the Chief of Staff of the United States Army with the rank of a general. He developed new mobilisation plans during the Great Depression and expelled The Bonus Army, made up of war veterans who demanded cash for their service certificates.
• // 1935
  In 1935, he was made field marshal by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and sent as a military adviser to the Philippines. The President of the Philippines Manuel Quezon asked him to establish a defensive military force.
• // 1937
  In 1937, he married his second wife, Jean Faircloth. They had a son named Arthur the next year.
• // 1941
  In 1941, the Philippine Army was federalised and he was ordered to return to duty. He commanded the U.S. troops in the Pacific. However, following a Japanese invasion, MacArthur-led forces were driven outside the Philippines. Thereafter, he launched several successful offensive operations against the Japanese military.
• // 1942
  In 1942, he moved to Australia and operated from there as the Supreme Commander, Southwest Pacific Area. The Pacific War between the United States and the Empire of Japan continued.
• // 1945
  In 1945, after the surrender of Japan, he exercised control as the Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers. He helped in the reconstruction of Japan and acted as its interim leader.
• // 1950
  In 1950, after the invasion of South Korea by North Korea, the United Nations Command forces were placed under his control. During this time, he did not anticipate Chinese attacks and hence was forced to retreat.
• // Apr 1951
  In April 1951, he was removed from command by President Harry S. Truman, after the two clashed over war policies. He had been repeatedly contradicting government statements publicly. This did not please President Truman.
• // 1962
  In 1962, he received the Sylvanus Thayer Award for his ‘outstanding service to the nation’.
• // 5th Apr 1964
  He died at the age of 84 due to biliary cirrhosis at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. He was given a state funeral and was finally laid to rest in the rotunda of the Douglas MacArthur Memorial in Norfolk, Virginia.

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Douglas MacArthur's FAQ

• What is Douglas MacArthur birthday?

  Douglas MacArthur was born at 1880-01-26

• When was Douglas MacArthur died?

  Douglas MacArthur was died at 1964-04-05

• Where was Douglas MacArthur died?

  Douglas MacArthur was died in Washington, D.C.

• Which age was Douglas MacArthur died?

  Douglas MacArthur was died at age 84

• Where is Douglas MacArthur's birth place?

  Douglas MacArthur was born in Little Rock

• What is Douglas MacArthur nationalities?

  Douglas MacArthur's nationalities is American

• What is Douglas MacArthur nick names?

  Douglas MacArthur's nickNames is Gaijin Shogun

• Who is Douglas MacArthur spouses?

  Douglas MacArthur's spouses is Henrietta Louise Cromwell Brook MacArthur (m. 1922–1929), Jean MacArthur (m. 1937–1964)

• Who is Douglas MacArthur siblings?

  Douglas MacArthur's siblings is Arthur MacArthur III, Malcolm MacArthur

• What was Douglas MacArthur universities?

  Douglas MacArthur studied at United States Military Academy, TMI — The Episcopal School of Texas

• Who is Douglas MacArthur's father?

  Douglas MacArthur's father is Arthur MacArthur Jr.

• Who is Douglas MacArthur's mother?

  Douglas MacArthur's mother is Mary Pinkney Hardy MacArthur

• What is Douglas MacArthur's sun sign?

  Douglas MacArthur is Aquarius