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Becoming commander
MacArthur was recalled to active duty and became commander of U.S. forces in the Pacific -
Everything got doomed
His air force was quickly destroyed, his army got ruined. His forces had retreated to the Bataan peninsula. They had the trouble to survive. -
Allied Commander
At the end of the war, President Harry S. Truman appointed MacArthur supreme Allied commander. -
Ending WW11
The Japanese surrender on board the "U.S.S. Missouri," bringing an end to World War II. -
Korean War
MacArthur entered as the commander of the UN military forces in South Korea. -
Arguments between the the military commander and Truman
MacArthur didnt accomplish his task so General Matthew Ridgeway took over and the conflict was neutralized near to the 38th parallel. -
Invade China
He wanted to invade China and was thinking about using nuclear weapons which is why President Truman relieved him. -
Having Issues
Truman removed MacArthur from his command for insubordination. -
Helping Out
He tried to run for the presidency, but did not go far. But his actions played a big role in that election against the Democratic Party and Truman and helped to put Eisenhower into the office.
