General Douglas MacArthur was a prominent American military leader known for his role in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Born on January 26, 1880, he graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point and quickly rose through ranks. MacArthur is best remembered for his bold strategies including the island-hopping campaign, and his famous promise, "I shall return," during the Philippines campaign. After the war he oversaw the post-war occupation of Japan, significantly influencing its recovery and modernization.
The General Douglas MacArthur Foundation was established in 1962, to commemorate the life and achievements of General Douglas MacArthur, particularly as they relate to his credo “ Duty, Honor, Country” and it’s relevance to future generations of Americans, paying tribute to the millions of who served the nation during the Civil War, the Spanish American War, World War I and World War II, The Occupation of Japan and the Korean War.The Foundation is a Non-Profit 501 (C) (3) corporation chartered in the State of Virginia. The IRS has ruled that contributions to the Foundation are tax-deductible.The Foundation supports the buildings on the Memorial Complex.
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