MacArthur Memorial Podcast
By MacArthur Memorial
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Podcast Description
The Macarthur Memorial produces monthly a monthly podcast on a variety of topics related to the life and times of General Douglas MacArthur (1880-1964). Topics vary each month, and cover subjects related to World War I, World War II, and the Korean War - all designed to give insights into MacArthur's decisions and beliefs. These podcasts also explore the controversies surrounding MacArthur. The MacArthur Memorial is located in Norfolk, VA and is dedicated to preserving and presenting the legacy of General MacArthur and the millions of men and women who served with him.
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Vera Cruz, 1914 | "A wild night under the Southern Cross" | 5/30/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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6th VA Infantry | Exploring MacArthur's military ancestry. | 4/17/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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3 |
POW’s: The Nurses of Bataan and Corregidor | Explore the story of American Nurses captured in the Philippines. | 3/14/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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4 |
MacArthur's Medal of Honor | Why did MacArthur receive the Medal of Honor? | 2/28/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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5 |
The 26th Cavalry Regiment and the Final U.S. Cavalry Charge | When was the last charge of a U.S. Cavalry Regiment? | 1/27/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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6 |
Billy Mitchell and MacArthur | Billy Mitchell, MacArthur and the argument for air power. | 12/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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7 |
MacArthur and JFK | Explore the MacArthur - JFK relationship. | 11/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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8 |
"I Shall Return" - The Pledge | "I Shall Return" - the famous promise of World War II. But how did MacArthur keep this promise? | 10/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"A Striking Ornament" - The MacArthur Memorial Building | Presidential politics, war, occupation, etc. - the antebellum building that houses the MacArthur Memorial has been witness to it all... | 9/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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10 |
Wainwright & MacArthur | Wainwright and MacArthur - total opposites in terms of personality, but forever linked by one of the biggest disasters in American military history. | 8/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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11 |
Investigating MacArthur's Decorations | How did MacArthur get 7 Silver Stars? The Distinguished Flying Cross? The Air Medal? The Purple Heart? | 7/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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12 |
Superheroes, the Comics, and World War II | Superman, Captain America, and General MacArthur go to war! | 6/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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13 |
The General's Mother | Explore the life of Mary "Pinky" Hardy MacArthur - the woman who raised a son to believe he was a man of destiny. | 5/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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14 |
Truman Fires MacArthur | What led President Truman to dismiss General MacArthur? | 4/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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15 |
Escape From Corregidor | Exploring MacArthur's controversial escape from the Philippines in 1942. | 3/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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16 |
MacArthur, Thurgood Marshall, and Integration During the Korean War | What were MacArthur's thoughts on race and integrating the army? | 2/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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17 |
These Fields of Friendly Strife - The General and Football | Tracing MacArthur's passion for football. | 1/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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18 |
Nine Hours to Disaster - MacArthur's Pearl Harbor | Why, with nine hours of advance warning about Pearl Harbor, was MacArthur's air force destroyed? | 12/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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19 |
Arthur MacArthur, Jr. and the Civil War | Explore the Civil War service of Douglas MacArthur's father. | 11/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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20 |
The Meeting at Wake Island | What actually happened when MacArthur and Truman met? | 10/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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21 |
MacArthur and the 5000 to 1 Gamble | Just how did MacArthur make the case for Inchon during the Korean War? | 9/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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22 |
MacArthur and the Atomic Bomb | How and when did MacArthur find out about the atomic bomb? | 8/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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23 |
MacArthur and the Bonus March | Is MacArthur the arch-villain of the Bonus March? | 6/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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24 |
Audio Tour of the MacArthur Memorial | Audio Tour of the MacArthur Memorial | 5/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 24 Episodes |
Customer Reviews
Great Podcast
It's about time the story and legacy of this Great Man of Honor--who endures many years of struggles through WARS.. Peace>>> Occupation...Rebuilding a Nation and the Preservation of Duty--Honor--Country--is now viewable and available.
This podcast truly possess a unique insight and absolute knowledge of the life and times of the General of the Army, Douglas MacArthur, one of America's Greatest Heroes.
Many thanks to the Memorial's Education Department Manager, Amanda Williams, for her tireless effort and thorough research. You've created a masterpiece where people throughout the world have waited 47 years, and now, the wait is over to hear and enjoy different episodes!
Please keep up the great job that you're doing!
Emery O. Odango
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