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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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| + | *[http://www.littlerock.org/Images/UserFiles/PDF/StatisticsReports/1-22.pdf MacArthur Park Historic District] | ||
| + | *[http://www.arkmilitaryheritage.com/exhibits/turb3.htm From Turbulence to Tranquility: The Little Rock Arsenal] | ||
[[Category:1880 births]] | [[Category:1880 births]] | ||
[[Category:1964 deaths]] | [[Category:1964 deaths]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:16, 14 March 2009
General Douglas MacArthur (1880-1964) was born on the grounds of the Little Rock Arsenal (now in MacArthur Park) in 1880. MacArthur personally visited the park in 1952, surrounded by 10,000 onlookers paying tribute to the World War II hero.
MacArthur attended the West Point Military Academy where he graduated at the top of his class.
