BackgroundThe General Douglas MacArthur Foundation was established in 1962, to commemorate the life and achievements of General Douglas MacArthur, particularly as they relate to his credo "Duty, Honor, Country" and its relevance to future generations of Americans. The Foundation is a nonprofit corporation chartered in the Commonwealth of VirginiaDuring the First World War, MacArthur's primary duty was as a brigade commander of the 42nd "Rainbow" Division and was the divisions commander for a short time. The Memorial is also the final resting place of General MacArthur and his wife Jean. Some of the World War One Holdings Brigadier General MacArthur's WWI Footlocker WWI Display Panel Including the General's Medals from the War The Tombs of General and Mrs. MacArthurAbout the MuseumMacArthur MemorialMacArthur Square, Norfolk, Virginia 23510 Ph: (757) 441-2965. Website: http://www.macarthurmemorial.org/ Created: 7 March 2008
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