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No, he never became a president, he was a military officer during World War 2.

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When did Douglas MacArthur become a general?

He became a General in January of 1930.


Who were the three presidents who were generals in World War 2?

The only WW II general to become US president was Dwight Eisenhower.


What did Douglas macarther do in the world war 2?

General of the Army Douglas MacArthur (26 January 1880 - 5 April 1964) was an American general and field marshal of the Philippine Army. He was a Chief of Staff of the United States Army during the 1930s and played a prominent role in the Pacific theater during World War II. He received the Medal of Honor for his service in the Philippines Campaign. Arthur MacArthur, Jr., and Douglas MacArthur were the first father and son to each be awarded the medal. He was one of only five men ever to rise to the rank of General of the Army in the U.S. Army, and the only man ever to become a field marshal in the Philippine Army. Read more on Wikipedia.


When did Douglas MacArthur become a 5 star general?

Douglas MacArthur was promoted to the rank of five-star general on December 18, 1944. This promotion recognized his significant contributions during World War II, particularly in the Pacific Theater. He was one of only a few individuals to hold this rank in the United States military history.


What Union general later became president of the United States in the Civil WaR?

Twelve Presidents were former Generals; George Washington, Andrew Jackson, William Harrison, Zachary Taylor, Franklin Pierce, Andrew Johnson, U. S. Grant, Rutherford Hayes, James Garfield, Chester A. Arthur, Benjamin Harrison, and Dwight Eisenhower.