Cspan 3. Each week american artifacts takes you to museums and Historical Places to learn about history. General Douglas Macarthur commanded forces in the pacific here it at the macarthur memorial in norfolk, virginia we learn about his early life, service during world war i, and career. This is part one of a two part program. To thepher welcome macarthur memorial in norfolk, virginia. My name is Christopher Kolakowski and im the director. This is dedicated to the life and times of general Douglas Macarthur who lived to 84. We want to show you the treasures from our collection and exhibit. Lets take a look. The oldocated in norfolk city hall, which was built in 1850 and given over and converted to the macarthur memorial in 1964. The city hall contains 9 galleries which follow the life and times of General Macarthur. We start with his family, which answers the 64 question, why is the macarthur memorial in norfolk . The short answer is mom. Let me show you a photograph of General Macarth
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