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What did MacArthur say happened to the old soldiers in the Korean war?
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∙ 12y ago
They never die,they just faid,faid away
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What did Douglass MacArthur do after world war two?
General MacArthur led U.S. troops and NATO (or it's predecessor) LAND troops in the Pacific Theater in the Korean Conflict / war. And said ' Old Soldiers Never Die. They Fade Away".
What ballad did 'Old soldiers never die they just fade away' come from?
"old soldiers never die, they just fade away" was a phrase taken from an old army ballad. its most well known use was when it was said by General Douglas MacArthur at the end of a speech representing the end of his military career.He said:"Old soldiers never die; they just fade away. And like the old soldier in that ballad, I now close my military career and just fade away, an old soldier who tried to do his duty as God gave him the sight to see that duty."He was kicked out of the military by the president for insubordination after MacArthur voiced disagreement with his policies. The president was unhappy with MacArthur's plan to open a two front war by attacking china to end the Korean war.The Full Song went:Old Soldiers Never DieThere is an old cookhouse, far far awayWhere we get pork and beans, three times a day.Beefsteak we never see, damn-all sugar for our teaAnd we are gradually fading away.Old soldiers never die,Never die, never die,Old soldiers never dieThey just fade away.Privates they love their beer, 'most every day.Corporals, they love their stripes, that's what they say.Sergeants they love to drill. Guess them bastards always willSo we drill and drill until we fade away.The simple answer is: It was a phrase made famous by General Douglas Macarthur, but probably sang by thousands of different soldiers.
How old is Ellen MacArthur?
Ellen MacArthur is 41 years old (birthdate: July 8, 1976).
How old is Clarke MacArthur?
Clarke MacArthur is 26 years old (birthdate: April 6, 1985).
How old is Charles MacArthur?
Charles MacArthur was born on November 5, 1895 and died on April 21, 1956. Charles MacArthur would have been 60 years old at the time of death or 119 years old today.
How old is Douglas MacArthur?
Douglas MacArthur was born on January 26, 1880 and died on April 5, 1964. Douglas MacArthur would have been 84 years old at the time of death or 135 years old today.
Who said before a joint sessions of Congress old stories never die they just fade away?
No one. The actual quote, "Old soldiers never die; they just fade away" was part of General Douglas MacArthur's address to a joint session of Congress on April 19, 1951, after President Truman fired him for ignoring orders about threatening China. The sentimental quote belies the seriousness of MacArthur's warning about and insight into the dangers of post-World War II Asia, particularly the Korean War and eventual "military action" in Vietnam.
How old was John MacArthur when he died?
He was 67 years old.
How old was Charles MacArthur at death?
Charles MacArthur died on April 21, 1956 at the age of 60.
How old was James MacArthur at death?
James MacArthur died on October 28, 2010 at the age of 72.
How old was Douglas MacArthur at death?
Douglas MacArthur died on April 5, 1964 at the age of 84.
How old was Elizabeth MacArthur when she died?
About 2012 years old...she was quite old
