McArthur

Learn about the fascinating life and lasting impact of McArthur. Discover the achievements, contributions, and influence of this remarkable individual.
Douglas Macarthur, American Veterans, American Heroes, American History, World History, World War Ii, Philippines, Bonus Army, American Legions

“Empire's Mistress, Starring Isabel Rosario Cooper” tells the life of a Filipina actress and her five-year romance with a venerated war hero. The author, Vernadette Vicuña Gonzalez, follows the mestiza beauty from the Philippines to Washington, D.C. to Hollywood, where she died penniless. Cooper is depicted not as a tragic heroine, but as someone caught within the violent histories of U.S. imperialism. Below is an interview with author Vernadette Vicuña Gonzalez, who is professor of American…

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eric becker
General Douglas MacArthur's reluctant flight from the Philippines in 1942 symbolized America's demoralizing reverses early in the war.  He vowed that he would return.  After more than 2 years of tough fighting over a wide expanse of the Southwest Pacific, MacArthur was authorized to invade the Philippines. MacArthur waded ashore in October, 1944 & proclaimed to waiting newsmen, "I have returned".  He return dramatized the dawn of victory over Japan. American Heroes, American History, American Soldiers, World History, World War Ii, Douglas Macarthur, Historia Universal, Leyte, Historical Pictures

General Douglas MacArthur's reluctant flight from the Philippines in 1942 symbolized America's demoralizing reverses early in the war. He vowed that he would return. After more than 2 years of tough fighting over a wide expanse of the Southwest Pacific, MacArthur was authorized to invade the Philippines. MacArthur waded ashore in October, 1944 & proclaimed to waiting newsmen, "I have returned". He return dramatized the dawn of victory over Japan.

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Deena Millett