80 Years Ago Today – US General Douglas MacArthur wades ashore during the initial landings at Leyte in the Philippines – October 20, 1944
In his prepared speech, MacArthur said;
People of the Philippines: I have returned. By the grace of Almighty God our forces stand again on Philippine soil—soil consecrated in the blood of our two peoples. We have come dedicated and committed to the task of destroying every vestige of enemy control over your daily lives, and of restoring upon a foundation of indestructible strength, the liberties of your people.
NARA – US Army Signal Corps
Gaetano Faillace Photographer
