![]() ![]() I happen to come across this book at an adult Literacy Book sale and had to read it as soon as I reached the house. ![]() Many will never forget his remarkable acts of personal bravery and skillful command which he generously gave our nation. Words touched with the true meaning of greatness. The first we title "Old Soldiers Never Die" and the second, "Duty-Honor-Country."Ī patriot's quietly spoken convictions can thunder louder than a giant fire-cracker. Rolton House Inc., is proud to bring you these two significant speeches given by General of the Army Douglas MacArthur. It seemed almost incredible that the same General delivered both addresses. Perhaps never, since an epoch speech was addressed to Congress eleven years before, had Americans felt the aura of greatness stirred by a General's words. Perhaps never in our time has a talk evoked such a response. ![]() ![]() Here was more than just a headline! Here was more than just a talk! Here was history in the making! Fortunately, as the General spoke, every word was recorded for posterity by a tape recorder placed at the rostrum. The words of his stirring address were enough to inspire the insertion of full page tributes in the most powerful newspapers across the country. A mist veiled the eyes of every listener. Recently, a great General stood before the Cadets of West Point and without notes. ![]()
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