The Robert B. Ritchie papers, 1950-1981, bulk 1950-1952.
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Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
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Harry S. Truman (May 8, 1884 – December 26, 1972) was the 33rd president of the United States, serving from 1945 to 1953, succeeding upon the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt after serving as the 34th vice president in early 1945. He implemented the Marshall Plan to rebuild the economy of Western Europe and established the Truman Doctrine and NATO to contain communist expansion. He proposed numerous liberal domestic reforms, but few were enacted by the Conservative Coalition that dominated Congres...
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 ...
Ritchie, Robert B., d. 1951.
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Graduated from West Point in 1949. Sent to Korea in 1950 as 1st Lieutenant. Wounded in action around Sobuk San, Korea in 1950 when with 5th Regimental Combat Team. Received Bronze Star and Purple Heart. Died in Korea in 1951. From the description of The Robert B. Ritchie papers, 1950-1981, bulk 1950-1952. (US Army, Mil Hist Institute). WorldCat record id: 21356497 ...
