We were live earlier today from memorial inr norfolk, virginia. Next youll hear about the wartime role of the u. S. Navy, as well as archaeological work on the trenches of the western front area our symposium concludes with a panel on the war felt like his. The wars legacy. Good morning. How is everyone this fine morning area this fine morning . Welcome to the city of norfolk for those of you who have not been here before. It has been my honor and privilege to be the director here at the macarthur memorial right in the heart of downtown norfolk virginia. We were dedicated back in 1964. Our mission is to interpret the life and times of general Douglas Macarthur and in his words, look toward the future but do not neglect the past. That spirit we are gathered here today. For much of the world, the key events of general macarthurs life this is part of a coordinated strategy lasting from this year, 2014, all the way into 2019 area and stay tuned. Like this be more coming. We have two floors
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