defending our country and our friends and family in the military. In the case of Douglas MacArthur‚ this is not the case. MacArthur was willing to sacrifice the welfare of those under his charge for his own selfish reasons; political gain and to spite his boss and many other superiors. Truman clearly made the right decision to fire MacArthur‚ although it was a very unpopular choice. He saw the traits that made the general unable to defend America selflessly and acted on what he saw‚ even though the
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General Douglas MacArthur‚ in his speech “Duty‚ Honor‚ Country”‚ recounts his experiences in the war on stage. MacArthur’s purpose is to emphasize the ideals that the soldiers should live by while serving as soldiers. He adopts a reflective tone in order to appeal to similar feelings and experiences in his military audience. MacArthur begins his speech by illustrating the importance of the code of conduct. He does this through the use of a hyperbole used to emphasize how the code of conduct is an
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Have you ever heard about Douglas Macarthur? Douglas Macarthur commanded the Southwest Pacific as an American General. Macarthur was raised on the western frontier outpost where his father an Army officer‚ Arthur Macarthur‚ was stationed. Here is where he learned the basics he was going to need throughout life. “It was here I learned to ride and shoot ever before I could read or write-indeed‚ almost before I could walk or talk” (Douglas Macarthur). Douglas Macarthur was commander of all United States
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General Douglas MacArthur‚ one of the greatest generals known to man. He fought for what was right and for the good of the people. Many people may have claimed he was somewhat unstable yet medical reports show no such thing. He was actually very helpful during the Second World War. He played a prominent role in the Pacific theater during World War II. He did many courageous acts and it is no surprise that he became one of the five-star generals. After the attack on Pearl Harbor‚ General MacArthur
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Harry S. Truman can be rated as “Near Great.” Truman started from humble origins and began his dramatic climb from obscurity during the most volatile times in American history. The impressiveness of Truman’s eight years as president lies in his resolve and strong unwavering opinions. He was a firm believer that what has happened in the past can help dictate what will happen in the future. Because of this thinking‚ he often drew parallels from historical events to help him make decisions in times
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“A general is just as good or just as bad as the troops under his command make him” General Douglas MacArthur‚ a five-star general‚ proved his own statement to be true. By the end of his career Douglas Macarthur was the most successful general of that time‚ the upbringing‚ personality and life events Douglas MacArthur resulted in the creation of an American legend. With his high sense of duty and responsibility the general was the military figure and hero America needed. MacArthur was what some people
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Definition of Terms General Douglas MacArthur was the commander of the United States Armed Forces in the Far East1 and the US Army. The word “war hero” is used just as what it really means - one who shows great courage‚ especially if it could have taken his life. The war that it refers to is the World War II. “Nation” is also used just as what it really means‚ “a group of people”‚ yet we do not just end there. We see nation as a country‚ which stood up for their independence from the cruelty
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Chiefly‚ President Truman’s actions were more effective in beginning the Korean War to an end. First of all‚ when North Korea surprisingly swept forces across the 38th parallel on South Korea on June 25‚ 1950 led to conflict to Korean War. After that the United Nations immediately condemned North Korea while President truman and his advisors were still deciding to how to respond. While South Korea took aid from the United Nations to stop the North Korea invasion President Truman decided to take
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The time that President serves‚ they have many obligations to fill. Some of these obligations include: Chief Diplomat‚ Commander in Chief‚ Chief Executive‚ Chief Legislator‚ Chief of State‚ Head of Political Party‚ and Leader of the Free World. Among all the Presidents that America has had‚ there is no one to be able to explain these obligations better than Harry S. Truman. Chief Diplomat • Truman’s presidency was eventful in foreign affairs‚ with the end of World War II and his decisions
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a very long time. Because of this lasting a long time‚ Truman and MacArthur argued over what to do about the war. Truman said they should talk with China and come to an agreement but MacArthur
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