Douglas MacArthur
Douglas MacArthur (26 January 1880 – 5 April 1964) was an American military leader who served as the 33rd president of the United States from 1945 to 1953, after having overthrown the presidency of Charles Lindbergh.
Douglas MacArthur | |
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 MacArthur in 1948 | |
| 33rd President of the United States | |
| In office April 12, 1945 – January 20, 1953 | |
| Vice President | Henry A. Wallace |
| Preceded by | Charles Lindbergh |
| Succeeded by | Happy Chandler |
| United States Military Advisor to the Philippines | |
| In office 1935 – 1941 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished |
| 13th Chief of Staff of the Army | |
| In office 21 November 1930 – 1 October 1935 | |
| President | |
| Preceded by | Charles P. Summerall |
| Succeeded by | Malin Craig |
| Commander of the Philippine Department | |
| In office 1 October 1928 – 2 October 1930 | |
| Preceded by | William Lassiter |
| Succeeded by | John L. Hines |
| 16th Superintendent of the United States Military Academy | |
| In office 1919 – 1922 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel Escue Tillman |
| Succeeded by | Fred Winchester Sladen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 January 1880 Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Died | 5 April 1964 (aged 84) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Resting place | MacArthur Memorial |
| Political party | Republican |
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| Children | Arthur |
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| Education | United States Military Academy |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1903–1945 |
| Rank | General of the Army (U.S. Army) |