Death of a Soldier (Universal Newsreel, Apr 1964)

Description

The original release sheet reads: DEATH OF A SOLDIER GENERAL DOUGLAS MacARTHUR The man who has been called one of the greatest military geniuses in the history of the United States is dead. General Douglas MacArthur, 84, succumbed after a long and valiant fight. Thus ends the military career that spanned 52 years. A career that began as a dream in childhood. Here are some of the highlights in the distinguished and fabulous life of this great military man. General MacArthur's days as Commander of the famed Rainbow Division- World War I. His rise to Brigadier-General, Major General and then full General and U.S. Chief-of-Staff in 1930. He retired to become Military Adviser to the Philippines but was called back to active duty by President Roosevelt in 1941. His retreat to Australia with his vow to return to his beloved Islands VICTORY and the signing of the surrender by the Japanese a board the "MISSOURI". The War in KOREA. His Triumphal Return Home. Unmatched ovations everywhere. His famous address to a joint session of Congress with the final and familiar words "old soldiers never die they just fade away". Above his tomb is this inscription: "In 20 campaigns, on 100 battlefields, around 1,000 campfires, in long years of peace as well as War .. a soldier who tried to do his duty that gave him the light to see that duty."

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library