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Douglas MacArthur was born
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Comissioned as a second lieutenant of engineers
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Graduated from United States Military Academy
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Promoted to first lieutenant
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Was an engineer officer and aide to the commander of the Pacific Division
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Served with the 2nd Engineer Battalion
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Promoted to captain
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Promoted to major
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Given position of chief of staff of the 42nd Divsion
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Promoted to colonel
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Promoted to brigadier general
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Served with the Army of Occupation
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Commanded the 42nd Division in Sedan Offensive
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Became superintendent of the United States Military Academy
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Became brigadier general in the Regular Army
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Commanded the District of Manila
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Promoted to major general
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Chief of Staff of the United States Army
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Became military advisor to the government of the Philippines
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Led American forces in Pacific campaigns as Supreme Allied Commander
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Named commander of the United States Army Forces in the Far East
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Promoted to temporary General of the Army
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Rank of General of the Army made permanent
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Commander of Far East UN forces
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Relieved of command by President Truman
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Died in Washington, D.C.