I love to hit, and so does any good back.. For his service as chief of staff and commander of the 84th Infantry Brigade, he was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal. [36], The 42nd Division was assembled in August and September 1917 at Camp Mills, New York, where its training emphasized open-field combat rather than trench warfare. - IMDb Mini Biography By: awordlover. Upon his arrival, MacArthur gave a speech in which he promised "I shall return" to the Philippines. Mechanized equipment was brought to Fort Myer, where anti-riot training was conducted. [157] Later, most of the headquarters moved to Bataan, leaving only the nucleus with MacArthur. [309][310], In 1948, MacArthur made a bid to win the Republican nomination for president, which was the most serious of several efforts he made over the years. [3] Under new head coach Bart Starr in 1975, Lane was traded to Kansas City in July for a future draft pick. "Jimmy Mac was an extraordinary man who led an extraordinary life. The city of Incheon erected a statue of MacArthur in 1957, which is considered a symbol of patriotism. No Packers punter would rank higher until Craig Hentrich in 1997. An outstanding punter and basketball player at the University of Tennessee, Widby also played a year of professional basketball with the New Orleans Buccaneers of the American Basketball Association in 1967. Doug retired after 35 years of work at PCH, then enjoyed immensely, his work at Tyne Valley Sports Centre. Passable and hot but not much else. Menoher recommended MacArthur for a Silver Star, which he later received. At the same time, his Victorian sensibilities recoiled at leveling Manila with aerial bombing, an attitude the hardened World War II generation regarded as old fashioned. During his time with the Packers, Lane ran for 1,711 yards and 7 touchdowns. I want you to have Tojo say as follows: "At the imperial conference prior to the start of the war, I already decided to push for war even if his majesty the emperor was against going to war with the United States."[287]. 2. pg. His only regret was not being able to match his wife's elegant golf swing.". This biographical article relating to an American football running back born in the 1940s is a stub. [2] He worked for several years in a machine shop, then played his first season of college football at Merritt College and transferred to Utah State University in 1965. Adverse weather and tough Japanese resistance slowed the American advance, resulting in a protracted campaign. [145] At 12:30, nine hours after the attack on Pearl Harbor, aircraft of Japan's 11th Air Fleet achieved complete tactical surprise when they attacked Clark Field and the nearby fighter base at Iba Field, and destroyed or disabled 18 of Far East Air Force's 35 B-17s, caught on the ground refueling. Notice it says he did volunteer work after he retired. [122] MacArthur's requests for equipment fell on deaf ears, although MacArthur and his naval adviser, Lieutenant Colonel Sidney L. Huff, persuaded the Navy to initiate the development of the PT boat. He mobilized, trained, and led an army which has received world acclaim for its gallant defense against a tremendous superiority of enemy forces in men and arms. [167] On the night of 12 March 1942, MacArthur and a select group that included his wife Jean, son Arthur, Arthur's Cantonese amah, Ah Cheu, and other members of his staff, including Sutherland, Richard Marshall and Huff, left Corregidor. [73], During the debate over the length of the course, The New York Times brought up the issue of the cloistered and undemocratic nature of student life at West Point. MacArthur went over contingency plans for civil disorder in the capital. He grew into such a talented, handsome actor, understated. He confirmed that there was indeed a huge exposed gap in that area due to the lack of enemy gunfire coming from that area. Baker approved the creation of this formation, which became the 42nd ("Rainbow") Division, and appointed Major General William A. Mann, the head of the National Guard Bureau, as its commander; MacArthur was its chief of staff, with the rank of colonel. The party made a run for it and outdistanced all but two of the armed men, whom MacArthur shot. In March 1942, MacArthur, his family and his staff left nearby Corregidor Island in PT boats and escaped to Australia, where MacArthur became supreme commander, Southwest Pacific Area. [347] MacArthur's comments reinforced Chinese decision-makers' fears that the American-led invasion of North Korea was part of a strategy to ultimately invade China. It reached the northern outskirts of Manila on 3 February,[252] but, unknown to the Americans, Rear Admiral Sanji Iwabuchi had decided to defend Manila to the death. What makes it even more poignant is my own firm disbelief in the usefulness of military occupations with their corresponding displacement of civil control. In the resulting chaos, MacArthur was taken prisoner by men of the 1st Division, who mistook him for a German general. MacArthur expanded the sports program, increasing the number of intramural sports and requiring all cadets to participate. He was one of few bright spots for us Packer fans back then. As of September 22, over 200,000 Americans have died due to COVID-19. "[16], MacArthur entered West Point on 13 June 1899,[17] and his mother also moved there, to a suite at Craney's Hotel, which overlooked the grounds of the academy. [349], On 25 November 1950, Walker's Eighth Army was attacked by the Chinese Army and soon the UN forces were in retreat. The bright lights of Hollywood never went to his head. One of the all time great guys to play in the league. [45] The 42nd Division participated in the subsequent Allied counter-offensive, and MacArthur was awarded a third Silver Star on 29 July. This honor is unique in that it dates back to the American Revolutionary War and has rarely been given to anybody after the Civil War. [416], The majority of South Koreans consider MacArthur to be a hero who saved the country twice: once in 1945 and once in 1950. [315] Truman in fact was so worried about MacArthur becoming president that in 1947 he asked General Dwight Eisenhower (who, similar to Truman, did not like MacArthur either) to run for president and Truman would happily be his running mate. [375] The Joint Chiefs agreed that there was "little evidence that General MacArthur had ever failed to carry out a direct order of the Joint Chiefs, or acted in opposition to an order". By the grace of Almighty God our forces stand again on Philippine soilsoil consecrated in the blood of our two peoples. General Douglas MacArthur passed away on April 5, 1964 of primary biliary cirrhosis, a disease of the liver. [140], At 03:30 local time on 8 December 1941 (about 09:00 on 7 December in Hawaii),[141] Sutherland learned of the attack on Pearl Harbor and informed MacArthur. He found it pompous and rather ridiculous to be the field marshal of a virtually nonexisting army. Eisenhower learned later on that the field-marshalship had not been (as he had assumed) Quezon's idea. [110], In spite of such exchanges, MacArthur was extended an extra year as chief of staff, and ended his tour in October 1935. In 1935 he became Military Advisor to the Commonwealth Government of the Philippines. The quote used was about him being "proud to have protected American freedoms, like the freedom to boo the umpire". I don't recognize him. [2] Posted November 8, 2010. [107] MacArthur's support for a strong military, and his public criticism of pacifism and isolationism,[108] made him unpopular with the Roosevelt administration. MacArthur adopted this plan. [319] On 9 March 1948 MacArthur issued a press statement declaring his interest in being the Republican nominee for president, saying he would be honored if the Republican Party were to nominate him, but would not resign from the Army to campaign for the presidency. The celebration of the life of this man, who was a son, brother, husband, father and grandfather, who was known to many of us as an actor, was a very touching tribute to an extraordinary man who led an extraordinary life. After his time in Logan, Lane went on to play 11 seasons in the NFL with three different teams. "[395], After his recovery, MacArthur methodically began to carry out the closing acts of his life. While there he also served as "an aide to assist at White House functions" at the request of President Theodore Roosevelt. James MacArthur was, first and foremost, a family man, who was devoted to his parents, to his older sister Mary who died of polio at age 19, and to his wife and children. He championed a progressive approach to the reconstruction of Japanese society, arguing that all occupations ultimately ended badly for the occupier and the occupied. I didn't fire him because he was a dumb son of a bitch, although he was, but that's not against the law for generals. Congress subsequently outlawed acts "of a harassing, tyrannical, abusive, shameful, insulting or humiliating nature", although hazing continued. In a cable sent to General Dwight Eisenhower in February 1946 MacArthur said executing or imprisoning the emperor would require the use of one million occupation soldiers to keep the peace. At the same time, Nimitz became commander of all naval forces. He officially accepted the surrender of Japan on 2 September 1945 aboard the USSMissouri, which was anchored in Tokyo Bay, and he oversaw the occupation of Japan from 1945 to 1951. Station CAST sent MacArthur its entire output, via Sutherland, the only officer on his staff authorized to see it. [401], In August 1962, MacArthur returned to Washington, D.C. to receive a special honor from a joint session of Congress called the Thanks of Congress. In 1951 he asked Eisenhower again to run to stop MacArthur. PFT does a nice job with these. The only Japanese who were allowed to call themselves a part of royalty or nobility after the U.S. occupation were the Emperor and about 20 of his direct family members. Despite personal statistical success with the Cardinals, Lanes time was marred by tension with head coaches Charley Winner and later Bob Hollway as well as team owner Bill Bidwill, mostly over disagreements regarding Lanes value. Always great to read a little about the players from earlier eras. [100], One of MacArthur's most controversial acts came in 1932, when the "Bonus Army" of veterans converged on Washington. The Native American tribes of the Southwest chose him as a "Chief of Chiefs", which he acknowledged as from "my oldest friends, the companions of my boyhood days on the Western frontier". [3] Known as "Truck" in Logan, Lane was a linebacker as a sophomore and moved to running back as a junior, and averaged 6.9 yards per carry for his final two seasons. The temporary rank was then declared permanent 23 March 1946 by Public Law 333 of the 79th Congress, which also awarded full pay and allowances in the grade to those on the retired list. In retirement, Lane managed a rental property he owned and did volunteer work. Widby averaged 41.8 yards per punt in his first season in Green Bay, finishing 10th in the NFL as the Packers won the NFC Central Division title. [268] Starting in May 1945, MacArthur used his Australian troops in the invasion of Borneo. In the evenings, he liked to read military history books. If you can afford it, you gotta help out, he said in 1970. The cause-of-death section consists of two parts. Former Packer running back MacArthur Lane died at the age of 77 in Oakland, California. [234] Over the next few days, the Japanese counterattacked in the Battle of Leyte Gulf, resulting in a near-disaster that MacArthur attributed to the command being divided between himself and Nimitz. MacArthur Lane (March 16, 1942 May 4, 2019) was an American professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for eleven seasons, from 1968 to 1978 for the St. Louis Cardinals, Green Bay Packers, and Kansas City Chiefs. After 1976, due to being busy in life, I watched only sporadically. I'm sure it must have been a tough experience. MacArthur offered to resign, but Roosevelt refused his request, and MacArthur then staggered out of the White House and vomited on the front steps. This is the very opposite of what is termed "island hopping" which is the gradual pushing back of the enemy by direct frontal pressure with the consequent heavy casualties which will certainly be involved. On 19 December, Mann was replaced as division commander by Major General Charles T. [271] During his planning of the invasion of Japan, MacArthur stressed to the decision-makers in Washington that it was essential to have the Soviet Union enter the war as he argued it was crucial to have the Red Army tie down the Kwantung army in Manchuria. [265] Yamashita chose to fight a defensive campaign, being pushed back slowly by Krueger, and was still holding out at the time the war ended, much to MacArthur's intense annoyance as he had wished to liberate the entire Philippines before the war ended. By [421] In 1955, his promotion to General of the Armies was proposed in Congress, but the proposal was shelved. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Lane died the afternoon of. [236][237], By the end of December, Krueger's headquarters estimated that 5,000 Japanese remained on Leyte, and on 26 December MacArthur issued a communiqu announcing that "the campaign can now be regarded as closed except for minor mopping up". He was survived by his wife Jean, and his son, Arthur. And like the old soldier of that ballad, I now close my military career and just fade away, an old soldier who tried to do his duty as God gave him the light to see that duty. Only 47 years old, Jani Lane was found dead on August 11 the same year, leaving behind him a wife, two daughters and two step-daughters. [136] MacArthur changed this plan to one of attempting to hold all of Luzon and using B-17 Flying Fortresses to sink Japanese ships that approached the islands. This was the first of two airborne operations done by UN forces during the Korean War. Marilyn was offered a contract that consisted of fewer episodes guaranteed so basically a lot less money- so her decision to leave was really being pushed out. I have nothing but great memories of you with the Cards and Packers. We have come dedicated and committed to the task of destroying every vestige of enemy control over your daily lives, and of restoring upon a foundation of indestructible strength, the liberties of your people. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. [18] Hazing was widespread at West Point at this time, and MacArthur and his classmate Ulysses S. Grant III were singled out for special attention by Southern cadets as sons of generals with mothers living at Craney's. Official Register of Commissioned Officers of the United States Army, 1948. [75] Most of MacArthur's West Point reforms were soon discarded but, in the ensuing years, his ideas became accepted and his innovations were gradually restored.[78]. [278] The American historian Herbert P. Bix described the relationship between the general and the Emperor as: "the Allied commander would use the Emperor, and the Emperor would cooperate in being used. Thanks for telling us about this. MacArthur Lane was born in Oakland, CA. [109] For his service as chief of staff, he was awarded a second Distinguished Service Medal. MacArthur's vision of what was required of an officer came not just from his recent experience of combat in France but also from that of the occupation of the Rhineland in Germany. Taking runners from each outpost liaison group to the next, moving by way of what had been No Man's Land, I will never forget that trip. 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