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Douglas MacArthur
General of the Army
WWII/Korea Commander, Japan Reconstruction
Overview
Five-star general who commanded Allied forces in the Pacific during WWII and led the occupation of Japan. Later commanded UN forces in the Korean War before being fired by President Truman for insubordination after publicly advocating for expanding the war into China.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
Fired by Truman for insubordination
Wanted to use nuclear weapons in Korea
Bonus Army incident, dispersed WWI veterans with force
Autocratic rule of occupied Japan
Related Investigations (1)
Sources & Documentation
1 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- January 26, 1880
Education
- •West Point
Key Timeline
1942
Fled Philippines, vowed "I shall return"
1945
Accepted Japanese surrender
1951
Fired by Truman for insubordination