Douglas MacArthur

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In war, indeed, there can be no substitute for victory.

Douglas MacArthur

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War

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Douglas MacArthur

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Speech

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English

Time

1951 1950s 20th century

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MacArthur, Douglas. Address to a Joint Meeting of Congress. House of Representatives. 19 Apr. 1951, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

It is fatal to enter any war without the will to win it.

Douglas MacArthur

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Going to war Military strategy

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Douglas MacArthur

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Political speech

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English

Time

1952 1950s 20th century

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MacArthur, Douglas. Keynote address at the Republican National Convention. Republican National Convention. 7 July 1952, International Amphitheatre, Chicago, IL, USA.

The history of failure in war can almost be summed up in two words: too late.

Douglas MacArthur

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Military strategy War

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Douglas MacArthur

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Speech

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English

Time

1940 1940s 20th century

Authentication Score 3

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MacArthur, Douglas. Statement on aid to Great Britain. 16 Sept. 1940.