Why was MacArthur buried in Norfolk?

So what made him choose Norfolk, VA? MacArthur’s connection to the city was simple. Norfolk was the hometown of his mother Mary Pinkney Hardy and the site of the Hardy family home Riveredge.

Where is Douglas MacArthur buried at?

April 11, 1964
Douglas MacArthur/Date of burial

Was MacArthur a good general?

Fifty years after his death, it’s not unusual to hear people rank Douglas MacArthur among America’s worst generals—alongside Benedict Arnold and William Westmoreland. His critics say he was insubordinate and arrogant, callous in dealing with dissent, his Korean War command studded with mistakes.

Does Douglas MacArthur have any siblings?

Arthur MacArthur III
Malcolm MacArthur
Douglas MacArthur/Siblings

Where is the General MacArthur Memorial in Norfolk VA?

The Memorial also pays tribute to the millions of men and women who served with General MacArthur in World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. Situated in downtown Norfolk, VA the Memorial consists of a museum, archive and research center, education center, theater, welcome center, and a gift shop.

What is the purpose of the MacArthur Memorial?

The MacArthur Memorial is a museum and research center dedicated to preserving and presenting the story of the life of General of the Army Douglas MacArthur.

How is the MacArthur Memorial rated on TripAdvisor?

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What kind of wars did General MacArthur serve in?

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