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Douglas MacArthur was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on January 26, 1880. After graduating from West Point in 1903, he fought in World War I, and in World War II was the commander of Allied forces in the Pacific. When he criticized President Harry Tr...uman's handling of the Korean War, he was relieved of his command. MacArthur died on April 5, 1964, and was buried in Norfolk, Virginia. In this Biography Channel full length video, learn about the life of General Douglas MacArthur. (47:11)
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December 9, 2012 at 07:09 PM
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Ages: 10 - 18
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In this Rewind Breaking News the History Channel clip, President Truman didn't want the Korean War to escalate, out of fear that the Soviet Union be drawn further into the conflict. In this fear Truman relieves General Douglas MacArthur of his duties... in order to contain the issues overseas. (1:44)
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April 28, 2012 at 01:45 PM
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Ages: 13 - 18
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Judy Kent's neighbor, George Dibbs, was a combat photographer following General MacArthur during WWII and shared his films with her. In this video clip, see footage from those films and hear stories of life as a combat photographer following MacArthu...r’s troops. (3:44)
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March 8, 2012 at 03:42 PM
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Ages: 14 - 18
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In this video clip, hear President Truman's reasons for releasing General MacArthur from his duties. Truman didn't want the Korean War to escalate, out of fear that the Soviet Union be drawn further into the conflict. This video clip is courtesy of T...he History Channel. (1:44)
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March 7, 2012 at 01:38 PM
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Ages: 13 - 18
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On September 2, 1945, aboard the U.S.S. Missouri in Tokyo Bay, World War II comes to a close when Japanese officials sign the unconditional surrender. Gen. Douglas MacArthur presides over the signing and delivers a short speech on the momentous occas...ion. (1:21)
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June 15, 2012 at 07:19 PM
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Ages: 14 - 18
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The general gains fame in World War II, then infamy when he is removed from his command in the Korean War. In this video clip, learn more about the legend and controversy of the American general. (3:29)
March 7, 2012 at 01:27 PM
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Ages: 12 - 18
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Witness General Douglas MacArthur arrive at New Guinea and a B24 plane bomb a Japanese cargo ship in this video from General MacArthur in World War II. MacArthur arrives in New Guinea and is greeted warmly. (1:50)
June 16, 2012 at 02:15 AM
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Ages: 12 - 18
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Judy Kent's neighbor, George Dibbs, was a combat photographer follwing General MacArthur during WWII and shared his films with her. (3:44)
June 16, 2012 at 02:03 AM
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In the April 27, 1951, episode of the radio program "Hear It Now," Edward R. Murrow relays the story of Gen. Douglas MacArthur's dismissal and the resulting arguments in Congress. Many Republicans claimed MacArthur was the victim of a smear campaign,... including Sen. Richard Nixon, who is heard making accusations against the Pentagon. (1:30)
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July 21, 2012 at 04:14 PM
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