Douglas MacArthur
Douglas MacArthur
Douglas MacArthurwas 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...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionWar Hero
Date of Birth26 January 1880
CityLittle Rock, AR
CountryUnited States of America
Let us pray that peace be now restored to the world, and that God will preserve it always.
The great question is, can war be outlawed from the world? If so, it would mark the greatest advance in civilization since the Sermon on the Mount.
The world has turned over many times since I took the oath on the plain at West Point?but I still remember the refrain of one of the most popular ballads of that day which proclaimed most proudly that old soldiers never die; they just fade away.
The world is in a constant conspiracy against the brave.
We must offer the world leadership designed to advance the goal of universal progress and enduring peace.
Give me ten thousand Filipino soldiers and I will conquer the world.
I am concerned for the security of our great Nation; not so much because of any threat from without, but because of the insidious forces working from within.
I'll come back as soon as I can with as much as I can. In the meantime, you've got to hold!
I came through and I shall return.
While Asia is commonly referred to as the Gateway to Europe, it is no less true that Europe is the Gateway to Asia, and the broad influence of the one cannot fail to have its impact upon the other.
I've looked that old scoundrel death in the eye many times but this time I think he has me on the ropes.
Whether in chains or in laurels, liberty knows nothing but victories.
By profession I am a Soldier & take pride in that fact, but I am prouder to be a father.
Men since the beginning of time have sought peace...military alliances, balances of power, leagues of nations, all in turn have failed, leaving the only path to be by way of the crucible of war. The utter destructiveness of war not blots out this alternative.