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This 3 page paper outlines the role MacArthur played in transforming postwar Japan. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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listed below. Citation styles constantly change, and these examples may not contain the most recent updates. General Douglas MacArthur and His Significance in
Postwar Japan Research Compiled by 10/2010 Please
The years following World War II were a time of great change for Japan. Japan had
been defeated by the allied troops of the US, Britain, France, and assorted other countries. Japan was what Frederick describes as a "theocratic military dictatorship" but her defeat made
her subject to the whims of the allies. General Douglas MacArthur was assigned the job of rebuilding the country and completing its political transformation to a liberal capitalist democracy.
His role in postwar Japan was overshadowed by no one. Even Japans emperor took a subservient position in comparison. MacArthur effectively and efficiently "transformed a belligerent nation
into a responsible member of the international community" (Frederick). MacArthur was what Showalter (71) describes as a "big alpha American bullfrog(s)".
He shared that distinction, of course, with Generals George C. Marshall and Dwight Eisenhower. The three five star generals comprised the top working echelon of the American Army.
They each were impressively accomplished at what they did but it was MacArthur that was the most popular with the American public (Frank 31). He was popular not
only because he was smart, good looking, and accomplished, he was popular because of his ability to manipulate people and their ideas. This skill would pay off considerably in
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