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Duty - Honor - Country "Two Memorable Addresses by General of the Army Douglas MacArthur"
Recently, a great General stood before the Cadets of West Point and without notes . . . not even a prepared text . . . spoke from his heart. Complete silence swept the audience. The air seemed hallowed. His words divine. A mist veiled the eyes of every listener. The words of his stirring address were enough to inspire the insertion of full page tributes in the most powerful newspapers across the country. Here was more than just a headline! Here was more than just a talk! Here was history in the making! Fortunately, as the General spoke, every word was recorded for posterity by a tape recorder placed at the rostrum. Perhaps never in our time has a talk evoked such a response. Perhaps never, since an epoch speech was addressed to Congress eleven years before, had Americans felt the aura of greatness stirred by a General's words. It seemed almost incredible that the same General delivered both addresses. Rolton House Inc., is proud to bring you these two significant speeches given by General of the Army Douglas MacArthur. The first we title "Old Soldiers Never Die"; and the second , "Duty-Honor-Country."
Press Quotes:
A patriot's quietly spoken convictions can thunder louder than a giant fire-cracker.
National Observer
Words touched with the true meaning of greatness.
New York Times
. . . brilliant . . . reverently patriotic. Many will never forget his remarkable acts of personal bravery and skillful command which he generously gave our nation.
New York Harold Tribune
Press Quotes:
A patriot's quietly spoken convictions can thunder louder than a giant fire-cracker.
National Observer
Words touched with the true meaning of greatness.
New York Times
. . . brilliant . . . reverently patriotic. Many will never forget his remarkable acts of personal bravery and skillful command which he generously gave our nation.
New York Harold Tribune
31 pages, Hardcover
First published August 1, 1962
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November 21, 2014
I happen to come across this book at an adult Literacy Book sale and had to read it as soon as I reached the house. I have to confess that General MacArthur is not one of my favorite American WWII and Korean war Commanders, I will admit that he had his moments of brilliance. I was interested in this book because I have heard recordings of both speeches and found them both absolutely stirring and invigorating in human spirit. As for me reading the speech doesn't have the same impact as hearing from the General's own voice, his compassion and sincerity and the feeling he delivers every word is what makes this such a remarkable speech. These speeches delivered by anyone other than General MacArthur would not have had the same impact and would probably be just another speech. I encourage everybody to read these speeches at least once a year. I would like to challenge everyone to read the following speeches and documents at least once a year.
1) The Constitution of the United States of America
2) The Declaration of Independence
3) The Gettysburg Address
4) "Old Soldiers Never Die" and "Duty-Honor-Country"
5) President George Washington's Farewell Address
1) The Constitution of the United States of America
2) The Declaration of Independence
3) The Gettysburg Address
4) "Old Soldiers Never Die" and "Duty-Honor-Country"
5) President George Washington's Farewell Address
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