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Douglas MacArthur (January 26, 1880 – April 5, 1964) was an American five-star general and Field Marshal of the Philippine Army. He was a chief of staff of the United States Army during the 1930s and played a prominent role in the Pacific theater during World War II. He officially accepted Japan's surrender on September 2, 1945, aboard the USS Missouri, thus ending the war.

MacArthur is one of the most decorated soldiers in United States history. He commanded Allied forces in the Southwest Pacific during World War II and administered postwar Japan during the Allied occupation. His leadership in the Korean War was initially successful, but his insubordination led to his controversial relief by President Harry S. Truman.

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• World War II: World%20War%20II
• Korean War: Korean%20War
• Pacific Theater: Pacific%20Theater
• Harry S. Truman: Harry%20S.%20Truman