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Teach American History: The Bonus Army [Pdf]
A great overview along with photographs and an eyewitness account of the march on Washington by the so-called Bonus Army in 1932. Find out why General Douglas MacArthur was so adamant about crushing the march and marchers. [pdf]
Teaching American History
Teaching American History: Gen Douglas Mac Arthur Defends His Conduct
Read the speech General MacArthur gave to the Congress after President Truman removed him from command in the Korean War in which he explained his actions during the war.
Digital History
Digital History: The Korean War and General Mac Arthur [Pdf]
Use this lesson plan to assess President Truman's decision to relieve General MacArthur of his command in the Korean War. Find Truman's goals for the war as opposed to MacArthur's and read each man's speech supporting his ideas. [pdf]
New York Times
New York Times: On This Day: Commander of Armies That Turned Back Japan Led a Brigade in Wwi
An obituary for General Douglas MacArthur, who served in the United States Army for over sixty years. [Article date: April 6, 1964]
CommonLit
Common Lit: Duty, Honor, Country Address at West Point
A learning module that begins with "Duty, Honor, Country Address at West Point" by General Douglas MacArthur, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or...
A&E Television
History.com: Puerto Rico's 65th Infantry Fought Bravely in Korea Then Had to Fight for Redemption
The Borinqueneers, the U.S. military's only all-Hispanic unit, saw their sacrifice and achievements overshadowed by a trumped-up court martial. The U.S. Army's 65th Infantry Regiment, the only all-Hispanic unit that hailed mostly from...
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Mac Arthur's "I Shall Return" Speech
This is the text of General MacArthur's most famous speech that he gave on his arrival in Australia after his escape from Corregidor during WWII.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Mac Arthur: The Bonus March (May July, 1932)
As part of the American Experience film on General MacArthur, this article explains the plight of the World War I veterans who marched on Washington in 1932 to claim their war bonus--which they needed due to the Great Depression--only to...
Ibis Communications
Eye Witness to History: Thoughts of a President, 1945
"So, Mr. President, what do you really think of General MacArthur?" A president's diary, detailing Harry Truman's thoughts on issues during his presidency.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Truman: Foreign Affairs
This site gives a great overview of the early Cold War under President Truman. Describes relations with the Soviet Union, the atomic bomb, actions in western Europe, and the Korean War. A great piece that gives the reader a fantastic...
Digital History
Digital History: The Decision to Drop the Bomb [Pdf]
The day before the bombing of Pearl Harbor, President Franklin Roosevelt gave the go-ahead to scientists to develop an atomic bomb. This site gives a good overview of the war in the Pacific against Japan, the increasing successes of the...
PBS
Pbs: The War: The Philippines (Bataan)
At the online companion site of the PBS documentary series "THE WAR," find a write-up about the key battle of the failed American defense of the Philippine Islands. With links to related resources, including archive photos and series video.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Pacific Theatre vs. European Theatre
Interview with Stephen Ambrose about the two WWII theatres and Gen. MacArthur's complaints about a lack of funding for the war in the Pacific.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Hyper War: u.s. Army in Wwii: Fall of the Philippines: End of Resistance
As part of Louis Morton's book on the Fall of the Philippines, read about the surrender of Corregidor by the U.S. general, Joseph Wainwright.
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
Harry S. Truman Library & Museum: Truman 4 Kids
A great place for young students to start learning about the life of President Harry S Truman. Find out what he was like as a kid.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: War in the Pacific
The war in the Pacific raged throughout World War II. Read about the Japanese early successes, and see how the American troops recaptured and moved closer to Japan at the end of the war.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Korean War
A quick overview of the Korean War, its causes, outcome, and its role in the Cold War.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: The Korean War
Presents facts and a timeline of the Korean War (June 25, 1950 - July 27, 1953).
New York Times
New York Times: On This Day: Harry S. Truman: Decisive President
A New York Times obituary of Harry S. Truman, which outlines his life as a Senator, Vice-President, and President. Read about his domestic and foreign policy decisions.