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No man is entitled to the blessings of freedom unless he be vigilant in its preservation.

Douglas MacArthur

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Douglas MacArthur
Age: 84 †
Born: 1880
Born: January 26
Died: 1964
Died: April 5
Military Officer
Little Rock
Arkansas
General Douglas MacArthur
General MacArthur
D. MacArthur
Libertarian
Blessing
Unless
Vigilance
Liberty
Vigilant
Freedom
Preservation
Inspirational
Patriotic
Men
Entitled
Blessings

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