Douglas MacArthur was an American general who served as a top commander during World War II and the Korean War, achieving the rank of General of the Army. He was born on this date in 1880. 10 facts about him:

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26 January: Douglas MacArthur

Douglas MacArthur was an American general who served as a top commander during World War II and the Korean War, achieving the rank of Genera...

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The #Shinto religion lost most of its links to government in #Japan on #ThisDayInHistory in 1945. US General #DouglasMacArthur issued orders under authority of the #OccupationOfJapan that abolished #StateShinto, blaming it for the extreme #nationalism of the #WWII #EmpireOfJapan.
Concede-me um Filho, a famosa oração do General Douglas MacArthur

  Concede-me um Filho   General Douglas A. MacArthur   Concede-me um filho, ó Senhor, que seja forte o suficiente para entender quan...

Eighty years on, the Occupation remains one of history’s unlikeliest success stories. The story of one couple demonstrates how enemies could eventually become family. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/01/japan/history/wwii-occupation-couples-ghq/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #history #wwii #occupation #ghq #us #douglasmacarthur #usmilitary
How the Allied Occupation changed Japan: A love story

A wartime GI and a Japanese civilian fell in love during the Occupation, embodying the peace built after Japan’s surrender.

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Cut loose, footloose no longer: In June 1925, Tokyo dance halls were ordered to close by 10 p.m. over concerns that “the moral integrity of (young people) has not been helped by Western dancing.” https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/06/04/japan/history/dance-curfew-communist-purge-sato-funeral-aum-shinrikyo/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #history #dancing #douglasmacarthur #coldwar #japanesecommunistparty #jcp #eisakusato #statefuneral #nipponbudokan #aumshinrikyo #terrorism #tokyosaringasattack
Japan Times 1925: Tokyo police impose curfew on ‘social dances’

In June 1925, concern over “the moral effects of the Western dancing” on Japanese youth led to restrictions on social venues.

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Jeffrey Sachs: Close the US Military Bases in Asia
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Trump is looking for ways to save money — an excellent idea given that the U.S. federal budget is hemorrhaging $2 trillion a year. Here’s where to start. By Jeffrey D. Sachs Other News President Donald Trump is again loudly…
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Jeffrey Sachs: Close the US Military Bases in Asia

Trump is looking for ways to save money — an excellent idea given that the U.S. federal budget is hemorrhaging $2 trillion a year. Here's where to start. By Jeffrey D. Sachs Other News President Donald Trump is again loudly complaining that the U.S. military bases in Asia are too costly

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Check out past New Year's Day pages from The Japan Times that carried messages from Gen. Douglas MacArthur, as well as news about the Y2K computer glitch. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/01/01/japan/history/japan-times-new-year-coverage/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #history #y2k #newyear #oshogatsu #douglasmacarthur #inflation
Japan Times 2000: Japanese celebrate new year

Check out what was on the front page on Jan. 1 in 1925, 1950, 1975 and 2000.

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Fifty years ago, a terrorism incident plays out in Europe. Meanwhile, editions of The Japan Times look back on significant anniversaries. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/09/01/japan/history/kanto-earthquake-typhoon-red-army/ #japan #history #redarmy #typhoons #crime #wwii #occupation #douglasmacarthur
Japan Times 1974: 'Red Army' trio seizes embassy

Fifty years ago, a terrorism incident plays out in Europe. Meanwhile, editions of The Japan Times look back on significant anniversaries.

The Japan Times
Two very different views of the United States from Japan, separated by 25 years and, more importantly, a war, define this month's look back at Japanese history. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/07/01/japan/history/america-japan-history-relations-hijacking/ #japan #history #wwii #occupation #douglasmacarthur #ldp #hijacking
Japan Times 1924: Anti-America Day observed by all Japan

Two very different views of the United States from Japan, separated by 25 years and, more importantly, a war, define this month's look back at Japanese history.

The Japan Times
This book is an experimental approach that skillfully navigates a research topic where archival and other sources are fragmented. #History #DouglasMacArthur #Imperialism #Philippines #HistoryFacts https://www.worldhistory.org/review/453/empires-mistress-starring-isabel-rosario-cooper/
Empire's Mistress, Starring Isabel Rosario Cooper by Vernadette Vicuña Gonzalez (Book Review)

Born in January 1914, Isabel Cooper grew up in the Philippines and supported herself through working in the entertainment industry, performing, singing, and acting...