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Leyte Island ~ Tankaan Point, North of Cebu island where General Douglas MacArthur returned.
Excerpt from a little known letter written by MacArthur to the US President showing the high regard in which he held the Filipinos
"Near Tacloban, Philippine Islands

October 20, 1944

Dear Mr. President:

The Filipinos are reacting splendidly and I feel that a successful campaign of liberation if promptly followed by a dramatic granting to them of independence will place American prestige in the Far East as the highest pinnacle of all times.

Once more, on the highest plane of statesmanship, I venture to urge that this great ceremony be presided over by you in person. Such a step will electrify the world and redound immeasurable to the credit and honor of the United States for a thousand years.

Please excuse this scribble but at this moment I am on the combat line with no facilities except this filed message pad.

MacArthur is remembered as a fashion icon for RayBan sunglasses. He said, "I shall return." and fulfilled he that promise.

Mahaba Island ~ Southern Leyte photo by me I think.

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I can say that anyone who is able to wear a shirt with long sleeves in a church in the Philippines that does not have Aircon, is either some kind of hero or a fool. This was a frame taken from a camcorder which is why the quality is rather poor.

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