Walter the timing of this symposium is intentional. 75 years ago next week general recalledr at wars from retirement to u. S. Service starting him on a road to find both him and asia for many years to come. In asia as in much of the world 1945 is yesterday. The modernrstand world, you have to understand or understand much of the modern to understande the stories that we will be exploring today. In the Memorial Building next us the general is buried with his wife jean, and we have two floors of exhibits on his life times. We also have a temporary exhibit on the liberation of the philippines which i encourage you to explore, take time during our breaks and the museum. Both will be open until 5 00 today. This sim foes yum is another Great Partnership providing key support to the mac arthur programs. Nd its id like to recognize them for their support. We have several Board Members here. Id like to recognize them for support. I also would like to recognize my crack staff who are here frankl