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Douglas MacArthur

General of the Army Douglas MacArthur played prominent roles in the Pacific theater of World War II and in the Korean War. He was designated to command the invasion of Japan in November 1945, and when that was no longer necessary he officially accepted their surrender. MacArthur oversaw the occupation of Japan from 1945 to 1951 and is credited for implementing democratic changes.Gen. MacArthur is entombed in a memorial in Norfolk, Va.  Show more »
General of the Army Douglas MacArthur played prominent roles in the Pacific theater of World War II and in the Korean War. He was designated to command the invasion of Japan in November 1945, and when that was no longer necessary he officially accepted their surrender. MacArthur oversaw the occupation of Japan from 1945 to 1951 and is credited for implementing democratic changes.Gen. MacArthur is entombed in a memorial in Norfolk, Va.  « Show less

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    Apr 1, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  1. Condos don't hold a candle to Elton John's new place

    Rock icon <b>Elton John</b> and his partner, <b>David Furnish,</b> have listed their two condominiums in West Hollywood for sale, according to the Multiple Listing Service.
    Rock icon Elton John and his partner, David Furnish, have listed their two condominiums in West Hollywood for sale, according to the Multiple Listing Service. The smaller of the two, with one bedroom, 11/2 bathrooms and 1,151 square feet of living space,...

    Tags: Dining and Drinking, Dancing With the Stars (tv program), Elvis Costello, Personal Service, Grammy Awards

  2. Oct 9, 2011 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  3. Military influences in fashion

    Over the centuries, at the same time military might has been building borders, shaping national identities and protecting ways of life, it's also been building our wardrobes, shaping our silhouettes and taking fledgling brands to the front lines of fashion &#8212; for men and women. Indeed, war's contributions to the world's closets are too numerous for a definitive list &#8212; bomber jackets, combat boots, epaulets, raglan sleeves and pea coats, anyone? But here are a few highlights.
    Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
    Over the centuries, at the same time military might has been building borders, shaping national identities and protecting ways of life, it's also been building our wardrobes, shaping our silhouettes and taking fledgling brands to the front lines of...

    Tags: Companies and Corporations, U.S. Army, Wars and Interventions, Armed Forces, U.S. Military

  4. Oct 12, 2011 |Column| Los Angeles Times
  5. Occupy Wall Street shifts from protest to policy phase

    How do you know when a protest movement is starting to scare the pants off the establishment?
    How do you know when a protest movement is starting to scare the pants off the establishment? One clue is when the protesters are casually dismissed as hippies or rabble, or their principles redefined as class envy or as (that all-purpose insult) "un-...

    Tags: Republican Party, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers, Occupy Wall Street, History (tv network), Financial Markets

  6. Feb 23, 2011 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  7. Book review: 'Wild Bill Donovan: The Spymaster Who Created the OSS and Modern American Espionage'

    Contemporary history is seldom as relevant and engaging as Douglas Waller's new biography, &quot;Wild Bill Donovan: The Spymaster Who Created the OSS and Modern American Espionage," which is &#8212; by turns &#8212; fascinatingly instructive and thoroughly entertaining.
    Los Angeles Times
    Contemporary history is seldom as relevant and engaging as Douglas Waller's new biography, "Wild Bill Donovan: The Spymaster Who Created the OSS and Modern American Espionage," which is — by turns — fascinatingly instructive and thoroughly...

    Tags: Police Investigations, London (England), Germany, Europe, Alzheimer's Disease

  8. Sep 2, 2010 | Los Angeles Times
  9. 65 years ago this morning Japan did this in front of Douglas MacArthur (video)

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    World War II ends with Gen. Douglas MacArthur's immortal words about that day -- and that global struggle....
  10. Sep 15, 2010 | Los Angeles Times
  11. Marines remember Inchon landing, classic battle of Korean War

    L.A. NOW
    One of the institutional characteristics of the Marine Corps is its reverence for its history. And so on Wednesday, the Marines remembered the 60th anniversary of the amphibious landing at Inchon, Korea, a daring assault that proved a turning point......
  12. Jun 25, 2010 | Los Angeles Times
  13. Simon & Schuster releases smart eBook: 'Truman Fires MacArthur'

    Jacket Copy
    Fast on the heels of news that President Obama had dismissed Gen. Stanley McChrystal, Simon & Schuster is releasing an eBook that chronicles another high-profile conflict between general and president. The eBook "Truman Fires MacArthur," a detailed...
  14. Jul 8, 2010 | Los Angeles Times
  15. *Theater review: 'Thurgood' at Geffen Playhouse (updated)

    Culture Monster
    In a recent poll testing the knowledge of basic American history, more than a quarter of those surveyed didn’t know that the U.S. gained its independence from Great Britain. OK, here’s a chance at redemption: How many of you can......
  16. Aug 17, 2010 | Los Angeles Times
  17. Democrat Obama paddles after Chairman Mao, many others with his latest swimming photo

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    A gallery over the years of politics, summer and the remarkable photos they produce....
  18. Jul 13, 2010 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  19. George Steinbrenner dies at 80; owner of New York Yankees

    George Steinbrenner, who made his name synonymous with the revival of the New York Yankees as a dominant baseball team and leveraged multiple championships into business ventures that forever changed the economics of the sport, has died. He was 80.
    George Steinbrenner, who made his name synonymous with the revival of the New York Yankees as a dominant baseball team and leveraged multiple championships into business ventures that forever changed the economics of the sport, has died. He was 80....

    Tags: Chicago Bulls, Joe Torre, Purdue University, Richard Nixon, Employers

  20. Nov 14, 2009 | Los Angeles Times
  21. How low will he go? Obama gives Japan's Emperor Akihito a wow bow (Updates with videos, pic)

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    U.S. president goes lower than he did for the Saudi king....
  22. Mar 16, 2009 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  23. Chas Freeman dispute about more than just Israel

    Pity the poor readers whose exposure to the Chas Freeman appointment brouhaha was limited to The Times’ March 12 editorial. Not only would they be under the mistaken notion that the entire controversy was a proxy fight between those who "believe...

    Tags: Politics, Charles Lane, Israel, National Government, Human Rights

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