General Douglas Macarthur's Farewell Address to Congress

Introduction Douglas MacArthur is one of the most famous soldiers in American history. He made a speech to Parliament on April 19, 1951 and retired after working for the US Army for 52 years. He has the opportunity to present the last message to the US government. Analysis scrutinizes his ethics, goals, strategies, strengths and weaknesses. Speech is very famous and very popular among American viewers. For that reason, we will consider all factors to critically evaluate the speech and identify the factors that make it important.

On May 12, 1962, Army general, Douglas MacArthur, 82 told the American military academy participants at the West Point Military Academy where he created his academic record as a student. Still it is an unparalleled student. In the early 1920s, he brought institutional curriculum respected in the 20th century. MacArthur organized his speech around the sacred motto of the West Point Military Academy when he received the school's Sylvester Searle Medal for excellent service in his country: "Responsibility, Honor, Country." Over half a century of performance, victory and tragedy, glory and shame witnessed

The Douglas MacArthur Foundation received the MacArthur Student Award from the US Army Military Academy School and the School Association for recognizing outstanding students. The MacArthur Awards are awarded annually to these military school elders. This award is designed to encourage students to mimic the leadership skills of General Douglas MacArthur at the West Texas Military Academy and the American Military Academy. About 40 schools each year are entitled to reward excellent students.

When army officer Douglas A. MacArthur who retired on May 12, 1962 made a farewell visit to his alma mater, he received the highest honor Sylvanus Thayer medal awarded by the US military academy. This is also the sharing of his view on the meaning of West Point's military motto. "Responsibility, honor, country" he sighed solemnly and quoted the three words the students called. "Unfortunately I do not have the eloquence of eloquence, imagination poetry, or the metaphorical sparkle to tell you everything they say." As Lincoln held a meeting in Gettysburg, I will hardly notice and I do not remember saying here. "MacArthur began using his eloquence, imagination, and the glow of the metaphor. Young students and experienced battle officers brought them to the edge of tears.