![]() Military Academy at West Point on June 11, 1903. After a childhood on the frontier and in Washington, D.C., MacArthur graduated first in his class from the U.S. His parents encouraged him to follow Arthur’s footsteps into the Army. Arthur MacArthur Jr., a Civil War veteran and governor-general of the Philippines, MacArthur felt that it was his calling to honor his father’s legacy. MacArthur’s involvement with the Army began as soon as he was born. Although a controversial figure, MacArthur’s decades of service stand as a testament to his dedication, passion, and ambition. ![]() ![]() A recipient of the Medal of Honor and 17 other medals, he distinguished himself as a talented, brave, and able military commander. ![]() MacArthur, one of the few individuals to achieve a five-star rank, notably served in World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. General of the Army Douglas MacArthur served as a career Army officer for the majority of his life. ![]()
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