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Have a good plan, execute it violently, and do it today.

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
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The untruthful soldier trifles with the lives of his countrymen and the honor and safety of his country.
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