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A Great Military Leader, Douglas Macarthur
Douglas MacArthur
A great military leader…

8/30/2009
PADM 4400 Summer 2009
John Thompson

The research paper enclosed is one that focuses on a great military leader, Douglas MacArthur. This leader was a household name in the United States during World War I, World War II, the Cold War and the Korean War. His name was synonymous with “Power” and “influence,” during the 40’s. He became known for his great strategic battles that ultimately won World War II for the United States and its allies. However, MacArthur became just as popular for his sometimes off the wall theories and beliefs on political topics. General MacArthur was born with power in his hands; his parents raised him instilling great ambitions and the inspiring him to be a successful military officer, just like his father and grandfather were. His mother was by his side often acting as a mentor, she taught her child many things about life and the military. This research paper will explore MacArthur’s passion and how he developed complex and intricate war plans that were often times victorious. MacArthur gained the respect of Americans, and the world’s powers with bold statements that were backed up by successful missions. MacArthur was a leader that exemplified great thinking with no boundaries. This paper will attempt to explain the methods and leadership style that made him influential and dominate. Douglas MacArthur was born in Little Rock Arkansas in1880. He was a descendant of a long line of military men. His father, Arthur MacArthur, was a well known Army General that raised Douglas with his wife, Mary Hardy MacArthur. Mary was described as an ambitious woman who strongly influenced Douglas throughout his life. Both Arthur and Mary raised their child around military values and principles. One of the quotes that Douglas was known for when he spoke about his childhood was this: “I learned to ride horses and shoot before I learned to read and write.” It is here where



References: 1.) Douglas MacArthur Biography; Biography.com 2.) Douglas MacArthur; World War II Database; Author: C. Peter Chen 3.) Douglas MacArthur Biography; BookRags.com; 4.) Reminiscences (1964); Author: Douglas MacArthur 5.) Douglas MacArthur, America’s General; Author: Brenda Haugen

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