General Douglas MacArthur - Thayer Award Acceptance Speech @ West Point- 1962

[aspendouglas1]

Marshall didn't like MaCarthur personally, (He said words to the effect that you don't hold staff meetings, you hold court!) but recognized his military prowess in accomplishing so much in the S. Pacific through feint, flanking and surprise

[joeysiracusa]

"Today marks my final role call with you. But I want you to know that when I cross the river, my last conscious thoughts will be of the Corps, and the Corps, and the Corps.

"I bid you farewell."

[Poppybru1]

"Old Soldiers never die they just fade away"

[GooglFascists]

This raises the hair on the back of your neck. All those hundreds of thousands of dead soldiers of the Republic who gave the ultimate sacrifice are WITNESSES to the TREACHERY of the TRAITORS to this nation. There is, along with physical justice, Divine justice as well. Some people call it "Karma". Others "The Golden Rule". But by the order of the Universe THE CRIMINAL HIJACKERS OF THIS REPUBLIC WILL PAY A HORRIBLE PRICE FOR WHAT THEY ARE DOING.

[CovenantOfLove]

:) he could make these statements now and it would be common knowledge. back then it means he could foresee the future.

[hettdog]

I don't Eisenhower liked him that much either. MacArthur was a bit pompous and arrogant, but great General and American nonetheless.

[hettdog]

hear hear

[TheAlliswell]

U have to remember Marshall wanted to leave him in the P.I. and it was only by the newly appointed Eisenhower, who had served in the P.I. as MacAuthors aide, who convinced FDR to appt. him as supreme allied commander in the Pacific. Gen. Marshall did not like MacAuthor. have to say, he was a great man,

[HH60gPaveHawk]

Certainly my favorite general and my favorite speech. Such a good speech for those in the services to hear. I wish I could have been alive to meet him.

[jjleonard1]

Only 4800 views??! Link this to all of your friends serving today. Chilling...every American should hear this speach. The line @ 2:46 holds true today.

West Point has produced the greatest among us.

[jjg1151]

What a disgrace that men like this are no longer available Nor would they be wanted by the thugs and cowards in Congress and the White House!

[floydrharper]

Brilliant.....and so true

[mrgoodvibrations]

Such a moving speech one of the best generals we have had.

[kimmy102611]

a truly great man,...tnx for being der to save our country nor philippines,/...though u can't....i know dat you've done everything just to save our country....BIG THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!

[xxxmichiganderxxx]

A great general a great man.

[acwl]

Agree, a truly great man.