BIRTHDAY
Jan 26, 1880 January 26
BIRTHPLACE
Little Rock Arkansas
DEATH DATE
Apr 5, 2024 (age 84)
BIRTH SIGN
About
Decorated U.S. Five-Star Army General and commander best known for his exceptional leadership during World War II.
Trivia
He was appointed at the Second World War's end to the position of Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers in Japan. He used his position to help Japan rebuild its economy and institute a democratic political system.
Before Fame
He attended the West Texas Military Academy, where he played tennis, football, and baseball.
Family Life
He was born into a military family, and he and his father were both recipients of the prestigious Medal of Honor. He married three times. His last marriage, to Jean MacArthur, lasted from 1937 until his death. He had one son, Arthur MacArthur IV.
Associated With
He and Omar Bradley were both World War II heroes.