Lot 780
MacArthur, Douglas. Very Fine. (1880-1964) US General. After serving with distinction in WWI, MacArthur was made commanding General of the US armed forces in the far east in 1941, and from Australia directed the recapture of the Southwest Pacific. He formally accepted the Japanese surrender, and commanded the occupation of Japan (1945-51). In 1950 he led the UN forces in the Korean War, defeating the North Korean army, but was relieved of command when he tried to continue the war against China.
First Day Cover Signed. Postmarked "MacArthur, W. VA., April 15, 1942, " with a detailed cartographic cachet depicting a map of the Southwest Pacific and includes a stamp-sized photograph of the famous general, who has boldly signed in full above the postmark, "Douglas MacArthur." The cover commemorates the "First Day Post Office Dedication In Honor of General Douglas MacArthur, MacArthur, Raleigh County, West Virginia."
Estimated Value $150 - 200.
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