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Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur served many roles in his military career, including Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, American General, and Field Marshal of the Philippines.
douglas macarthur • world war i • world war ii • vera cruz expedition • west point military academy

Douglas MacArthur in Japan
Douglas MacArthur and his superiors in Washington unwittingly opened the door to creating a major economic rival.
cold war • douglas macarthur • hirohito • modernization • democratization

The Post-Korea Consensus
For a brief period after teh Korean War, there was a 'Never Again' Consensus, much as after teh Vietnam War.
korean war • douglas macarthur • richard nixon • new look policy • dwight eisenhower

"War Is A Racket" by Smedley Butler
Smedley Butler published "War Is A Racket" in 1935. He made many speeches on the same theme for years, yet he retired a highly decorated marine general.
war is a racket • war profiteering • antiwar • foreign wars • anti imperialism

America's Only Five Star Generals
One might be surprised to find who is not on this list which includes George C. Marshall, Douglas MacArthur, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Henry "Hap" Arnold and Omar N. Bradley.
five star generals • dwight eisenhower • douglas macarthur • george marshall • omar bradley

Eisenhower as Supreme Commander
The commanding general of the greatest invasion in history had never led troops in combat. It was unique analytical and interpersonal skills that made him a success.
dwight eisenhower • world war ii leadership • supreme european commander • military command skills • george c. marshall

MacArthur in Korea
Douglas MacArthur had the most brilliant military career in U.S. history. An unexpected final campaign that he seemed to have won ultimately did him in.
douglas macarthur • korean war • invasion of south korea • chinese intervention in korean war • president harry truman

MacArthur's Return to the Philippines
General Douglas MacArthur's flight from the Philippines symbolized America's demoralizing reverses early in world War II. His return dramatized the dawn of victory.
general douglas macarthur • world war ii philippine campaigns • pacific campaigns • island hopping • japanese conquest of philippines

The Bataan Death March
Japanese General Masaharu Homma Defeats American and Philippine forces and earns the name "Beast of Bataan" and Takes the Rap for the Infamous Bataan Death March
the bataan death march • the beast of bataan • general masuhara homma • general douglas macarthur • the fall of the philippines

Bataan Death March of April 1942
Following the unconditional surrender at Bataan, American and Filipino troops were marched north in April 1942, enduring shocking cruelties and inhumane treatment.
bataan death march • japanese atrocities at bataan • douglas macarthur defends the philippines • american soldiers on the death march • the surrender of bataan

Harry Truman's Second Term
Harry Truman, despite his current status as one of America's greatest Presidents, found his second term dogged by the lowest Presidential poll numbers ever recorded.
harry s truman • korean war • steel strike • lowest presidential poll numbers • presidential approval rating

Review: Pearl Harbor Waking the Sleeping Giant
Essentially a collection of 10 black and white documentaries exploring "the day that will live in infamy", this informative two-disc set is a must for war buffs. 6.5/10
pearl harbor documentaries • pearl harbor waking the sleeping giant • december 7th 1941 • a day which will live in infamy • battle of midway

The Bonus March
In the third summer of the Great Depression the United States Army drove a large contingent of American World War I veterans out of Washington D.C. This sad episode in American History might have been avoided if the general in charge had obeyed his president's orders.
bonus • bef • macarthur • eisenhower • hoover

The History of the Indiana National Guard
The United States Army National Guard traces its roots back to 1636. As people moved west and new territories and states were formed, new guard units were established.
indiana • national guard • united states • army • hoosiers

The Order of Bath
Like most European nations, Great Britain maintains a number of Knightly Orders that it bestows upon those who have rendered great service to the country.
order of bath • order of the garter • order of the thistle • order of st. patrick • the great orders

Australian Capital Cities – Brisbane
Brisbane is the state capital of Queensland. It has plenty to offer visitors with its laid-back holiday atmosphere and near perfect climate year round.
australian capital cities • facts about brisbane • accommodation in brisbane • things to do in brisbane • brisbane accommodation and dining

Consolidated B-24 Liberator
The Consolidated B-24 Liberator distinguished itself in battle and became one of the most recognized aircraft of the Second World War.
b-24 • b-24 liberator • consolidated b-24 • bomber plane • world war 2

Five Free Things To Do in Little Rock, AR
Take an inexpensive trip to Little Rock, Arkansas and enjoy the city on the cheap. Learn about Civil Rights and visit famous places.
free things to do in little rock • free museums • free park in little rock • civil rights landmark • little rock arkansas

For the Duration
The war intruded into children's lives with excitement, confusion, and fear. But there was plenty of time and space for normal routine.
world war ii kids • world war ii home front • children in wartime • u.s. history • wartime experiences

Fun Things To Do in Little Rock Arkansas
Ducks at the Peabody Hotel, green building at Heifer International and river cruises on the Arkansas Queen riverboat--there's a lot to do in Little Rock.
things to do in little rock arkansas • civil rights movement • clinton library • peabody hotel • heifer international

Ken Burns' World War II PBS Documentary
"The War" is a 14-hour documentary based on personal WWII battlefield and home front experiences. It includes Tom Hanks narration and Wynton Marsalis & Gene Scheer music
ken burns world war ii pbs documentary • battlefield home front experiences • tom hanks narration • wynton marsalis original music • gene scheer american anthem

Korean Shamanism: Today's Ancient Practice
Shamanism is found all over the world. Korean shamans, called mudang, help seekers of all religions communicate with the spirit world through a ritual known as kut.
korea • shaman • buddhist • spiritual • eastern tradition

Patriotic Quotes and Sayings
Patriotic quotations and sayings about freedom and love of country are perfect for Veteran's Day, Memorial Day, and Independence day essays and speeches.
patriotic quotes and sayings • inspiring proverbs patriotism • patriotic quotations • sayings about freedom • motivating proverbs liberty

The First Loser
The Indianapolis 500 has taken a lot of different directions over the years.
indianapolis 500 • auto manufacturers • indy racing league • honda • toyota

The Truman Presidency
A brief examination of Harry S. Truman's efforts to take on the American Presidency following the death of Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
harry s. truman • american presidency • truman doctrine • marshall plan • korean war

Tour the USS Missouri Battleship in Pearl Harbor
The USS Missouri tour, located at Pearl Harbor's Battleship Row near Honolulu on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, takes visitors to the start and end of World War II.
uss missouri battleship • uss missouri battleship tours • pearl harbor • uss arizona battleship • uss arizona memorial

American Women Journalist Marguerite Higgins
Marguerite Higgins faced gender bias during her career as a war correspondent but her reporting won the first Pulitizer Prize awarded a woman international reporting.
women foreign correspondents • women journalists • marguerite higgins • korean war correspondent • higgins foreign correspondent

Americans Behind Japanese Lines
During World War II a group of brave Americans in the Philippines refused surrender to the Japanese. They resisted for three years under extremely dangerous conditions.
americans behind japanese lines • philippine guerrillas world war ii • huks • philippine liberation • resistance fighters philippines

Eisenhower's Military Career
Dwight David Eisenhower, prior to becoming President of the United States, served the U.S. Army for more than 40 years, achieving the highest rank of any officer.
dwight david eisenhower • west point • united states army • world war i • world war ii

Herbert Hoover and the Road to the White House
Herbert Hoover's background as a self-made man and international humanitarian qualified him to lead the nation but events swiftly neutralized his leadership competence.
herbert hoover • hoover graduated from stanford • hoover's humanitarian efforts • hoover as world food czar • election of 1928

IS THERE A PRESIDENT IN THE HOUSE? (PART VIII)
Richard Nixon was one of the most fascinating figures in our recent history. Although he served less than six years in Congress, his service there catapulted him to national prominence, and eventually to the White House. In this article, we will examine how his Congressional record led to his later historic actions.
nixon • senate • house • representatives • congress

Lobbyists and the Legislative Process
Although the lobbyist serves an important purpose in the crafting of meaningful legislation, lobbyists have a long history of unethical and illegal activity.
lobbyists and congress • lobbyists and corruption • what is a lobbyist • why lobbyists are needed • examples of lobbyists scandals

The Traitor Trials of Tokyo Rose
American troops fighting in the Pacific Rim during World War II enjoyed radio broadcasts by popular personalities such as Orphan Ann and Tokyo Rose from Japan.
tokyo rose • iva toguri • wwii • traitor • japan

Army Airmail: Beneficial Disaster
Only seven years before Pearl Harbor, the United States had an Air Corps, not an Air Force. This antiquated Air Corps' attempt to fly the U.S. Mail during the winter of 1934 caused many deaths, but had beneficial consequences.
air mail • planes • air corps • air force • contracts

Harry S. Truman (1884-1972)
Winston Churchill wrote to Harry Truman, "I must confess, sir. . . I loathed your taking the place of Franklin Roosevelt. I misjudged you badly. Since that time, you, more than any other man, have saved Western Civilization." The fact that many--even those who disagreed with Truman's politics--came to have similar admiration of Truman may be a result of his straighlaced childhood.
harry s. truman • truman • president • politician • american

Japan's Defense Guidelines
Once again, the Japanese are struggling with phantoms of the past while trying to develop a defense strategy for future.
self defense forces • east asia

Morita's Sony
Akio Morita died October 3, leaving a company with annual sales of over $56 billion from its electronics business alone, not counting its other media ventures.
sony • morita • japan • keiretsu • zaibatsu

The Dark Days of '42
The overwhelming military response we have seen in Afghanistan had no equal sixty years ago. Pearl Harbor was just the beginning of six months of defeat and disaster, incompetence and bungling, bravery and sacrifice. Here is the sad story of America's first six months of World War II.
world war ii • defeat • philippines • macarthur • marshall

The Michigan Ties
As early as 1874, the Philippine Islands have captured the fascination of distinguished professors of the University of Michigan. Later on, Michigan's illustrious sons were key in the legislative and academic development of the Philippine Commonwealth preceding its complete autonomy.
philippine-american relations • the university of michigan • the philippine commonwealth • treaty of paris

The Middle of an Era
Take a trip back in time and fly over New York City at the midpoint of this fascinating era. The Great Depression continues to hang on but something worse begins to cast its shadow.
great depression • swnig music • radio • movies • unions

FOR THE RECORD: PRESIDENTS IN UNIFORM, PART IV
The conclusion in the series of articles about Presidents in the military, this article looks at the Presidents this century, starting with the Spanish American War through World War II and into Viet Nam. Many of the recent Presidents served in the navy in World War II.
army • navy • spanish-american war • world war i • world war ii

History of Buddhism in Japan
Of all religions, Buddhism has the most impact on the lives of modern Japanese, who mix it with their indigenous Shinto beliefs and a strong dose of Edo Era Confucianism. How did this come to pass? Read this article to find out.
shinto • buddhism • japan • buddha • nichiren

The Military Hazards of Arrogance
How arrogance of commanders impacts the mission.
army • military • commander • defeat • victory

Twenty-Five Greatest Champions of America: Part Three
Third Installment of Our Series That Ranks the Twenty-Five Individuals That Have Most Effectively Advanced America’s Founding Principles
bryan • roosevelt • reagan • marshall • truman

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