Charles Julian Bloch Files on General Douglas MacArthur, 1951.

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Charles Julian Bloch Files on General Douglas MacArthur, 1951.

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The collection consists of clippings, a telegram and a handwritten note reflecting Charles J. Bloch's involvement in the 1951 Senate hearings investigating the relief of Douglas MacArthur from command.

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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. Congress. Senate

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Bloch, Charles J.

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Charles Julian Bloch, a lawyer from Macon, Georgia, was a longtime friend and political ally of Senator Russell. He was active in efforts to preserve racial segregation, preparing a brief in the 5th Circuit Court case supporting Georgia's "white primary" elections. Ultimately, the court's decision in the case reaffirmed the right of African-Americans to vote in primary elections. Bloch also announced Russell's unsuccessful candidacy for the 1948 Democratic presidential nomination. I...