About MacArthur Memorial
The MacArthur Memorial in Norfolk, Virginia, combines a memorial, museum, and research center in honor of General Douglas MacArthur. The complex consists of three buildings on MacArthur Square. In the former city hall, the rotunda houses the burial site of the general and his wife, while nine galleries document his life story and military career through uniforms, medals, weapons, and personal belongings. A visitor center offers a film about his life as well as historic vehicles from World War II. The Jean MacArthur Research Center preserves his extensive archives and collections and is available to researchers by appointment. Admission is free.
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- Museum › History museums
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- Address
- 198 Bank St
23510 Norfolk, USA - Phone
- +17574412965
- Website
- www.macarthurmemorial.org
- macarthurmemorial@norfolk.gov
- Coordinates
- 36.84739° N · -76.28883° E
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Museum dedicated to the life of Douglas MacArthur, the general who led U.S. forces to victory over the Japanese in the Philippines, and was appointed Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces. His grave is located within the museum. MacArthur is one of the few non-presidents to have been granted a U.S. state funeral.
Source: Wikivoyage, „Pacific War“ · authors per page history · CC BY-SA 4.0 · as of 4/2/2019