What happened to General MacArthur's son Arthur?

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What happened to General MacArthur's son Arthur?

What happened to General MacArthur's son Arthur?

Arthur MacArthur, only son of World War II hero General Douglas MacArthur, escaped the limelight many years ago by adopting another name. Today, at 65, he's living in New York City, still leading his own life - in what might well be termed "relative" obscurity.

Was General MacArthur a good general?

Fifty years after his death, it's not unusual to hear people rank Douglas MacArthur among America's worst generals—alongside Benedict Arnold and William Westmoreland. His critics say he was insubordinate and arrogant, callous in dealing with dissent, his Korean War command studded with mistakes.

Was General MacArthur a good leader?

Douglas MacArthur, 1880-1964: A Most Successful and Unusual Military Leader. He commanded Allied forces in the southwest Pacific during World War Two. Transcript of radio broadcast: ... Douglas MacArthur was very intelligent and could remember things that others would easily forget.

What did MacArthur do?

Douglas MacArthur (1880-1964) was an American general who commanded the Southwest Pacific in World War II (1939-1945), oversaw the successful Allied occupation of postwar Japan and led United Nations forces in the Korean War (1950-1953).

Where is Arthur MacArthur IV now?

Arthur MacArthur never married. He resides in Greenwich Village in New York City under an assumed name. Arthur MacArthur is active in the MacArthur Memorial in Norfolk, Virginia where his parents are interred. While a public figure due to his famous father, he has remained out of the limelight.

Is Arthur MacArthur IV married?

Jean MacArthur
BornJean Marie FairclothDecem Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedJanu (aged 101) New York, New York, U.S.
Spouse(s)Douglas MacArthur ​ ​ ( m. 1937; died 1964)​
ChildrenArthur MacArthur IV
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What did MacArthur think of Wainwright?

During Wainwright's imprisonment, General Douglas MacArthur wrote a memorandum that derided Wainwright's leadership abilities, implied that he was both a coward and an alcoholic, and concluded that Wainwright should be denied the Medal of Honor. He forwarded this to Army Chief of Staff George C.

Did General MacArthur ever return Philippines?

On Octo, a few hours after his troops landed, MacArthur waded ashore onto the Philippine island of Leyte. That day, he made a radio broadcast in which he declared, “People of the Philippines, I have returned!” In January 1945, his forces invaded the main Philippine island of Luzon.

What was MacArthur's rank?

General of the Army Douglas MacArthur
General of the Army Field Marshal Douglas MacArthur
AllegianceUnited States Philippines
Service/branchUnited States Army Philippine Army
Years of service1903–1964
RankGeneral of the Army (U.S. Army) Field Marshal (Philippine Army)
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Did General MacArthur have a son?

Arthur MacArthur IV Douglas MacArthur/Fils Arthur MacArthur IV (born Febru) is the only child of General of the Army Douglas MacArthur and Jean MacArthur.

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