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FYI- Macarthur spent more time in the Army as a general officer rhan any other general to date.
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After spending time in the highest military post in the Army (Chief of Staff), he became the commander of the Phillipine Defense Force.
His aide at the time? Major Dwight David Eisenhower.
MacArthur once said "He was the best clerk I ever had."
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quote: Originally posted by Harlandis:
In April of 1964, I was stationed in Germany. Following the death of Gen. Douglas MacArthur, an order was issued and posted on all bulletin boards and signed for by officers and senior nco's. This order admonished all personnel against talking to the press about Gen. MacArthur, giving personal opinions or factual statements about him.
At the time, I remember feeling that this order was stepping on personal rights, and probably could not be enforced, at any rate.
My question is, does anyone remember this order, and what was its source? It seems it was from Dept. of the Army, but may have been from USAREUR or 7th Army. Anyone know?
I find it hard to believe (personality aside) that a General of the Army, having served longer as a general than anyone, and serving the nation during WWI, WWII and Korea; further addressing a joint session of Congress and the cadet corps at West Point , would be "admonished" in any way, shape or form. I wasn't in FRG in '64, but perhaps your use of the word admonishment is incorrect? |
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quote: Originally posted by sullivan013:
After spending time in the highest military post in the Army (Chief of Staff), he became the commander of the Phillipine Defense Force.
His aide at the time? Major Dwight David Eisenhower.
MacArthur once said "He was the best clerk I ever had."
Sullivan013
Eisenhower when asked if he knew MacArthur said, "Yes, I studied dramatics under him for 3 years". |
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