General of the Army Douglas MacArthur

SUMMARY: This offering is a signed excerpt from the speech MacArthur gave to Congress after his recall by Truman. Price: $2,695.00

	Would you like to purchase this product? Simply click BUY NOW to securely shop online with eHistoryBuff.

Douglas MacArthur (1880 - 1964). U.S. Army General.One of three Theater Commanders in World war II and legendary American Hero. Among his accomplishments were graduating from West Point (USMA), thereafter he became Superintendent of the USMA (1919-22), and then he became a full 4-star General and Army Chief of Staff 1930 but retired in 1937. He was recalled to duty 1941 and became Supreme Allied Commander in SW Pacific in WW II and was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1942. MacArthur became General of the Army (5 stars) in 1945. He was Supreme Commander of UN forces in Korea (1950-51) until he was dismissed by Truman. He had a brief sojourn into politics seeking the Republican nomination in 1952 which he lost to another general-Eisenhower.

This offering RARE 8pp 10 ¼ x 8 booklet titled "Address by GENERAL OF THE ARMY DOUGLAS MacArthur in which is printed the text of the entire speech he gave to the Members of the Association of Graduates, U.S.M.A.,The Corps of Cadets and Distinguished Guests upon his acceptance of THE SYLVANUS THAYER AWARD,United States Military Academy, West Point, New York, 12 May 1962" signed by MacArthur on the front title cover with engraved West Point insignia at top (with printed "Duty, Honor, Country" motto). This printed speech transcript is signed on the cover Douglas MacArthur in a bold ink pen signature.This speech is considered one of the greatest speeches ever given thus ending with that immortal refrain, “Today marks my final roll call with you, but I want you to know that when I cross the river my last conscious thoughts will be of The Corps, and The Corps, and The Corps. I bid you farewell.”

To us one of the other most moving areas of the speech were th following passages:

Since 1958, the Association of Graduates of the United States Military Academy has presented the SYLVANUS THAYER AWARD to an outstanding citizen of the United States whose service and accomplishments in the national interest exemplify personal devotion to the ideals expressed in the West Point motto, “DUTY, HONOR, COUNTRY.” It has been awarded to non-graduates of West Point over the years.All have been outstanding Americans like Bob Dole, Colin Powell, Paul Nitze and Henry Kissinger.

NOTE:The artists rendition of General MacArthur delivering his farewell speech is available for purchase at:http://www.paulsteucke.com/dhc.htm

The speech will come with a letter of authenticity as to its origin, history and authenticity.

 

Price:$2,695.00