Records of the Office of the Secretary of War. 1791 - 1948. Motion Picture Films. 1942 - 1946. THE AMERICAN FLAG OVER TOKYO

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Records of the Office of the Secretary of War. 1791 - 1948. Motion Picture Films. 1942 - 1946. THE AMERICAN FLAG OVER TOKYO

1945

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Motorized columns of the 1st Cavalry Division enter Tokyo. A column of U.S. generals moves along a road. Gen. MacArthur arrives by auto; is greeted by Gen. Chase, commander of the 1st Cavalry Division; inspects an honor guard; delivers a short address; officiates as the American flag is raised over the city; reenters his staff car; and is driven away.

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MacArthur, Douglas, 1880-1964

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General of the Army Douglas MacArthur (26 January 1880 – 5 April 1964) was an American five-star general and Field Marshal of the Philippine Army. He was Chief of Staff of the United States Army during the 1930s and played a prominent role in the Pacific theater during World War II. He received the Medal of Honor for his service in the Philippines campaign, which made him and his father Arthur MacArthur Jr. the first father and son to be awarded the medal. He was one of only five to rise to the ...

Chase, William C. (William Curtis), 1895-1986

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As Major in U.S. Cavalry attended Command & General Staff School (1931) and Army War College (1935). Commanded 1st Cavalry Brigade, 38th Infantry Division and 1st Cavalry Division and participated in the Admiralty Island, Leyte and Luzon campaigns and was ordered to capture Manila during World War II. Rose to rank of Major General. From the description of The William C. Chase papers, 1931-1981. (US Army, Mil Hist Institute). WorldCat record id: 21997010 William C. Chase ...