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We must offer the world leadership designed to advance the goal of universal progress and enduring peace.

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
Goal
Advance
Peace
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Must
Offer
World
Endure
Offers
Universal
Leadership
Progress
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