Douglas MacArthur was one of the only five men to ever rise to the rank of General in the US military. Subsequently, he represented the Philippine Army as a Field Marshall. He played a key role in the Pacific Theatre or the Asia-Pacific Wars during the World War II. He was felicitated with the prestigious French honors ‘Légion d'honneur’ and ‘Croix de guerre’, ‘the Order of the Crown’ of Italy, ‘the Order of Orange-Nassau’ from the Netherlands, and ‘the Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers and Grand Cordon’ from Japan. In honor of this legendary soldier, The MacArthur Leadership Award at the Royal Military College of Canada is awarded to graduating officer cadet. Several public parks, streets and popular locations were named after MacArthur. Many Hollywood stars such as Liam Neeson, Tommy Lee Jones and Daniel von Bargen, have portrayed characters based on MacArthur in prominent talkies such as Operation Chromite, Truman and Collision Course: Truman vs. MacArthur. We have curated his thoughts, observations and quotes from his speeches, talks and life. Let us through some of the most powerful quotes from this legend.
We are not retreating - we are advancing in another Direction
Douglas MacArthur
I am concerned for the security of our great Nation; not so much because of any treat from without, but because of the insidious forces working from within.
Once war is forced upon us, there is no alternative than to apply every available means to bring it to a swift end. War’s very object is victory-not prolonged indecision.
