Papers, 1942-1946.

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Papers, 1942-1946.

Collection contains diaries (1942-1946) describing his World War II experiences; 5 pieces of correspondence (1942-1943, 1971, 1978); and miscellaneous other materials.

.45 cubic ft. (1 box)

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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 ...

United States. Army Air Forces

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The Army Air Forces War Adjustment Course was established in 1944 at several locations in the U.S., one of which was Harvard Business School. The HBS program involved eight weeks of training in the business of contract terminations, cutbacks, and property disposal necessitated by changes in Army Air Forces tactical requirements. Approximately 4,200 officers received instruction throughout the country, about one sixth of them at HBS. The goal of the program was to train men for participation in t...

Rhoades, Weldon E., 1906-

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Colonel, United States Army; personal pilot to General Douglas MacArthur, 1944-1946. From the description of Weldon Emmerson Rhoades diaries, 1942-1946. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 754871025 Rhoades was an executive with United Air Lines from 1933-1970. He served with U.S. Army Air Forces from 1942-1946 as General Douglas MacArthur's personal pilot in the South Pacific. From the description of Papers, 1942-1946. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center...