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Post by VeeVee on Oct 21, 2012 8:09:53 GMT -5
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Post by legionnaire on Oct 21, 2012 8:35:04 GMT -5
 Leyte, Philippines, Oct. 20, 1944 "People of the Philippines; I have returned !
By the grace of Almighty God, our forces stand again on Philippine soil
consecrated in the blood of our two people. We have come, dedicated and
committed to the task of destroying every vestige of enemy control over your
daily lives, and of restoring upon a foundation of indestructible strength,
the liberties of your people.
"The hour of your redemption is here. Your patriots have demonstrated an
unanswering and resolute devotion to the principles of freedom that
challenge the best that is written on the pages of human history.
I now call upon your supreme effort that the enemy may know, from the
temper of an aroused people within, that he has a force there to contend with
now less violent than is the force committed from without.
"Rally to me. Let the indomitable spirit of Bataan and Corregidor lead on.
As the line of battle rolls forward to bring you within the zone of operation,
Rise and Strike.
Strike at every favorable opportunity. For future generations
of your sons and daughters,
Strike! In the name of your sacred dead, Strike!
Let no heart be faint. Let every arm be steeled, the guidance of Divine God
points the way. Follow in His name to the Holy Grail of righteous victory.'' DOUGLAS MacARTHUR General of the Army, U.S.A. |
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