Records of the Office of the Secretary of Defense. 1921 - 2008. Motion Picture Films and Video Recordings on Five Decades of U.S. Military Activities Around the World. 1950 - 2000. General Douglas MacArthur's Speech Before Congress

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Records of the Office of the Secretary of Defense. 1921 - 2008. Motion Picture Films and Video Recordings on Five Decades of U.S. Military Activities Around the World. 1950 - 2000. General Douglas MacArthur's Speech Before Congress

1951

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This film covers the "Old Soldiers Never Die" speech by General of the Army Douglas MacArthur, shortly after his dismissal from command by President Harry S. Truman. The footage shows General MacArthur, accompanied by Senator Joseph W. Martin Jr., as he entered the House chambers, was introduced by Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn, made his speech, and departed.

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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 ...