The MacArthur Memorial is a museum that pays tribute to General Douglas MacArthur and the millions of men and women who served in WWI, WWII and the Korean War.
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Former Congressman Dr. William Whitehurst, a World War II veteran and great friend of the MacArthur Memorial, has passed away at 101. He will be missed. wavy.com/news/local-news/con…
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On Saturday, November 14, we will be hosting a community event: Allies in Freedom. This FREE program will honor 80 years of diplomatic relations between the U.S. and the Philippines. A complimentary lunch is included. Register soon to attend: eventbrite.com/e/allies-in-f…
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In the latest #MacPodcast episode, we explore Jimmy Stwart's remarkable WWII service and the new film @jimmymovie2026 (on screens November 6) with guests Dawn Brosnan of the @Mighty8thMuseum and award-winning composer Grant Fonda.
Full episode: buzzsprout.com/1618177/episo…
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Dr. Sarantakes, author of The Battle of Manila: Poisoned Victory in the Pacific War, joins us soon for a FREE virtual talk about his research.
Watch now: youtube.com/live/CUqM6AevxGs…
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The October 2026 MacArthur Report is now available! This issue covers MacArthur's Veracruz mission, Wendell Fertig, the new Jean MacArthur Research and Education Center, and more! flipsnack.com/FE7AC7BBDC9/ma…
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The latest #MacPodcast features a presentation by Justin Taylan of @PacificWrecks about the 2024 discovery of the 1944 crash site of "Marge," the aircraft of WWII ace Major Richard Bong.
Listen to the full episode: buzzsprout.com/1618177/episo…
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Our campus is quite busy this week with site preparation for construction of the new Jean MacArthur Research and Education Center. We will provide updates on the progress of this project in the coming months.
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The museum and visitors center remain open and are not impacted by this work. We will announce when the temporary research library location opens for public research.
Here is a look back on the groundbreaking ceremony: youtu.be/ij2We6Z2_Ss?si=2cRT…
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In this latest #MacPodcast, MacArthur Memorial historians Jim Zobel and Amanda Williams answer questions about General MacArthur we have received from MacArthur Memorial Podcast listeners and on social media. Listen to the full episode: buzzsprout.com/1618177/episo…
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Servicemembers, first responders, teachers, and community heroes - join us for a FREE Family Appreciation Day on October 17, 2026, featuring The Wizard of Oz (1939), plus snacks, candy bags, crafts, and fun for all ages! Register for free tickets: eventbrite.com/e/military-an…
The latest #MacPodcast features the 2025 Incheon Symposium moderated discussion between General Curtis Scaparrotti, General Vincent Brooks, and General Paul LaCamera - all former UNC Commanders.
Listen to full episode: buzzsprout.com/1618177/episo…
Jenny Chan, founder of Pacific Atrocities Education, joined the #MacPodcast to discuss Unit 731, the most notorious biological warfare unit operating under this department.
Listen to the full episode: buzzsprout.com/1618177/episo…
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The Weight: Veterans on Fighting America’s Foreign Wars Documentary Premier and Panel Discussion in Norfolk at MacArthur Memorial, Sep 22, 2026 at 7:00PM, Free militarynews.com/local-event… #FilmCinema #Norfolk #SocialEvvnt
As WWI continued into 1915, two world’s fairs opened in the U.S., revealing a tense mix of optimism and wartime reality. The latest #MacWWIPodcast discusses this topic with researcher Hunter McPherson.
Listen to the full episode: buzzsprout.com/1618126/episo…
Join us on Tuesday, September 22 at 7PM for the premiere screening of THE WEIGHT: VETERANS ON FIGHTING AMERICA'S FOREIGN WARS. A panel discussion and Q&A will follow. FREE but registration is encouraged: eventbrite.com/e/the-weight-…
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Live now: Stabilizing Democracy: The Letters of Lt. Ethel Weed youtube.com/live/Q03_whm5wkU… via @YouTube
