LIBERATORS RETURN
MacArthur In Philippines (N.Z. Press Am —Copyright) NEW YORK. July 3 General Douglas MacArthur came back to the Philippines today after 15 years and got a tumultuous welcome from the you ns Asian nation that reveres him as its liberator and defender, the Associated Press reported from Manila It was another triumphant return for the 81-year-old soldier who led the liberating American forces against the Japanese during World War II to avenge the bitter Fihpino-American defeat suf. fered at Corregidor and Bataan.
Genera! MacArthur arrived at Manila international ai--port in a special United States military jet provided by President Kennedy for the 10-day sentimental journey to 'the Philippines which he had j "known so long and loved so well,” A P said i
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Press, Volume C, Issue 29556, 4 July 1961, Page 17
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