Douglas MacArthur1880–1964The quotations of
Douglas MacArthur
United States Army general in WWI, WWII and Korea
1880–1964
16 quotes, most often on War & Peace, Courage and Freedom.
- Speech to the Michigan legislature, in Lansing, Michigan (15 May 1952), published in General MacArthur Speeches and Reports 1908-1964 (2000) by Edward T. Imparato, p. 206, much of this was used in speeches of 1951, as quoted in The Twenty-year Revolu
I have returned. By the grace of Almighty God, our forces stand again on Philippine soil.
On landing in Leyte, Philippines (20 October 1944)- Macarthur and the American Century: A Reader (2001) edited by William M Leary
- To Gen. Richard Sutherland after their flight over Japanese held territory to reach Australia (17 March 1942), as quoted in MacArthur and the War Against Japan (1944) by Frazier Hunt, p. 71
Today the guns are silent. A great tragedy has ended. A great victory has been won.
Victory broadcast (1945)- Victory broadcast (1945)
If we will not devise some greater and more equitable system, Armageddon will be at our door.
Victory broadcast (1945)War’s very object is victory, not prolonged indecision. In war there is no substitute for victory.
Farewell address to Congress (1951)- Farewell address to Congress (19 April 1951)
