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World War II: General Douglas MacArthur returns to Manila.

Historical image related to World War II: General Douglas MacArthur returns to Manila. from February 5, 1945

Douglas MacArthur

American general (1880–1964)

Douglas MacArthur was an American general who served as a top commander during World War II and the Korean War, achieving the rank of General of the Army. He served with distinction in World War I; as chief of staff of the United States Army from 1930 to 1935; as Supreme…
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Manila

Capital of the Philippines

Manila, officially the City of Manila, is the capital and second-most populous city of the Philippines after Quezon City, with a population of 1,902,590 people in 2024. Located on the eastern shore of Manila Bay on the island of Luzon, it is classified as a highly urbanized…
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