Video recording of a lecture and Q and A by renown historian …
Video recording of a lecture and Q and A by renown historian and author Ian Toll about his book "Twilight of the Gods: War in the Western Pacific, 1944-1945" and the end of World War II in the Pacific Theater.
Video biography of life of acclaimed American artist and World War II …
Video biography of life of acclaimed American artist and World War II P.O.W. Ben Steele, who produced artworks of his experiences as a survivor of the Bataan Death March and Japanese military prison camps.
Veteran journalist Chris Carola discusses the chaos surrounding the 1945 arrest of …
Veteran journalist Chris Carola discusses the chaos surrounding the 1945 arrest of Hideki Tojo and the role that a young soldier, John Wilpers, played in the process.
Report from General MacArthur to President Truman giving an estimate of U.S. …
Report from General MacArthur to President Truman giving an estimate of U.S. casualties for the planned invasion of southern Japan, codenamed Operation Olympic. Many believe this document led to Truman's decision to approve the nuclear bombings on Japan.
Report from U.S. Chief of Naval Operations and U.S. Chief of Staff …
Report from U.S. Chief of Naval Operations and U.S. Chief of Staff warning that Japan is highly likely to launch a surprise attack on America in the near future that may target American territories in the Pacific.
Comic book biography of General MacArthur's military career, up to the defense …
Comic book biography of General MacArthur's military career, up to the defense of the Philippines against Japanese invasion and his orders to evacuate to Australia.
Report from General MacArthur to the United States War Department on the …
Report from General MacArthur to the United States War Department on the first day of the Japanese invasion of the Philippines during World War II, including casualties and planned counter attack.
As part of the material culture of the 1940s, comic books can …
As part of the material culture of the 1940s, comic books can provide World War II historians with information about everyday people and the times they lived in. Superman, Captain America, and other superheroes didn’t really fight in World War II, but the comics did influence public perceptions of the war and provide an outlet for national aspirations and fears. They created a black and white world of heroes and villains, whose adventures were acted out against the backdrop of a very real war and its very real players. As we will see, even General Douglas MacArthur was featured in the comics!
On April 9th 1942, Bataan fell to the Japanese. The defenders had …
On April 9th 1942, Bataan fell to the Japanese. The defenders had bravely held out, but the Japanese juggernaut was unstoppable. As prisoners of war they were forced to march many miles on what became known as the Bataan Death March, only to stop at the infamous Camp O’Donnell, where thousands died from starvation, sickness, and the brutal treatment of their captors. In the months and years that followed, thousands of American and Filipino soldiers would be subject to atrocities that few could even fathom. When MacArthur’s forces returned to the Philippines in 1944-45, there were 500 of these American prisoners in a camp called Cabanatuan, on the main island of Luzon. Intelligence reports indicated that similar camps were being liquidated by the Japanese. Cabanatuan had to be liberated. This podcast will explore the fate of these prisoners of Bataan-Corregidor, and how 500 of them were saved in one of the most daring and heroic raids in history.
In September 1945, with the surrender and occupation of Japan, drastic changes …
In September 1945, with the surrender and occupation of Japan, drastic changes took place that altered the way of life for the Japanese people. Within an incredibly short period of time, Japanese society experienced a complete social revolution. The revised Meiji Constitution that came out of the Occupation enfranchised the people of Japan, but most particularly, the women of the country with the inclusion of Articles 14 and 24. Women who had been denied enfranchisement were suddenly equal partners in the reemerging nation. General Douglas MacArthur was a vocal supporter of Japanese women’s rights and later explained: “Of all the reforms accomplished by the occupation in Japan, none was more heartwarming to me than this change in the status of women.” This podcast will explore the development of women’s rights in Japan during the Occupation.
For many young women in 1940, being an Army or Navy nurse …
For many young women in 1940, being an Army or Navy nurse meant a life of adventure and independence – a thrilling alternative to a normal, routine life. Those stationed in the Philippines looked forward to a life of luxury – and it was even said that no nurse’s wardrobe was complete without an evening gown and a swimsuit. All of this changed abruptly on December 7, 1941. Thrust into a warzone, these nurses found themselves struggling to save lives in the jungles of Bataan and in the tunnels of Corregidor. Within a year, they would all be prisoners of the Japanese Army. This month’s podcast provides a brief overview of these women’s military service.
The MacArthur Memorial staff take a look at the Bonus March of …
The MacArthur Memorial staff take a look at the Bonus March of 1932 and MacArthur’s actions and decision making during this controversial event. In popular culture, MacArthur has played the role of villain of the Bonus March – he did after all help to evict homeless and jobless World War I veterans from Washington, D.C. where they had been pressing Congress for benefits. But is there more to the story?
Video about representations of General MacArthur in American films over the decades …
Video about representations of General MacArthur in American films over the decades and the different ways in which historical figures, especially controversial ones, are perceived and represented in the media.
Orders from U.S. Chief of Staff General Marshall and President Roosevelt for …
Orders from U.S. Chief of Staff General Marshall and President Roosevelt for General MacArthur to abandon the Philippines under Japanese attack and evacuate to Australia to take command of Allied forces in the Pacific.
Orders from U.S. Chief of Staff General Marshall and President Roosevelt for …
Orders from U.S. Chief of Staff General Marshall and President Roosevelt for General MacArthur to abandon the Philippines under Japanese attack and evacuate to Australia to take command of Allied forces in the Pacific.
Video commemorating the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II …
Video commemorating the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II with the signing of the surrender document by Japan and the Allied powers. Speakers from all over the world participating by reading different portions of MacArthur's speech during the signing of the document on board the USS Missouri.
Video biography of LTC Charles Smith, a World War II veteran who …
Video biography of LTC Charles Smith, a World War II veteran who completed an amazing journey from the Philippines to Australia, assisted the guerilla resistance, and helped smuggle P.O.W.s out of the Philippines.
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