West Point in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Douglas MacArthur
to
General of the Army
Douglas MacArthur
A soldier of true greatness
whose long career of service
to his country exemplifies
what it means to live
by the high moral code
of chivalry and conduct
of the Cadet Corps or West Point:
Duty, Honor, Country
This tablet is placed here by
The Chamber of Commerce of the United States
May, 1963
Erected 1963 by The Chamber of Commerce of the United States.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1963.
Location. 41° 23.692′ N, 73° 57.522′ W. Marker is in West Point, New York, in Orange County. Marker can be reached from Ruger Road, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located at the First Class Club in the US Military Academy, near Trophy Point. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Point NY 10996, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 150 Pounder Armstrong Gun Captured at Fort Fisher, North Carolina – January 15, 1865 (within shouting distance of this marker); 8 Inch (150-pounder) Armstrong Gun (within shouting distance of this marker); Battery Sherburne (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Trophy Point (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); U.S. Military Academy (about 300 feet away); Wars That Shaped the Nation (about 300 feet away); Class of 1942 World War II Deaths (about 400 feet away); 50th Anniversary of World War II (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Point.
Also see . . . Biography of Douglas MacArthur. (Submitted on September 18, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 540 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 18, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5. submitted on July 31, 2016, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.