Douglas MacArthur
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) |
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.