MacArthur Memorial Podcast

Founded in 1947, the National Football Foundation (NFF) has spent more than 75 years promoting leadership, scholarship, and athletic excellence through football. In this latest episode, the MacArthur Memorial Podcast hosted Mattew Sign, Chief Operating Officer of the NFF to discuss General Douglas MacArthur’s role as a “guiding father” of the NFF and how his legacy continues to influence college football today.

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In this latest episode, MacArthur Memorial historians Jim Zobel and Amanda Williams answer some of the more popular and/or unique questions about General MacArthur we have received from MacArthur Memorial Podcast listeners and on social media.

This series includes:

• The current Palawan Massacre site dispute
• Why was George Kenny not picked to lead the USAF?
• Did MacArthur want Joe Stillwell as his chief of staff?
• Did MacArthur know Vince Lombardi?
• MacArthur's relationship with Teddy Roosevelt
• MacArthur's relationship with Robert Taft
• Why didn't MacArthur visit other countries on his Philippine farewell tour?
• And more!

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In September 2025, the MacArthur Memorial and the Korea Defense Veterans Association (KDVA) hosted a free public event to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Incheon Landings. Risking it All: The Incheon Landings at 75 and the Legacy of the Korean War was a dynamic two-part event featuring a historical overview of the operation, followed by a moderated discussion with three former United Nations Command (UNC) Commanders. 

The following episode features the moderated discussion between General Curtis Scaparrotti, General Vincent Brooks, and General Paul LaCamera - all former UNC Commanders.

Watch the presentation: https://youtu.be/k_FAzCAasIU?si=DURz7N0P4iRcO9zb&t=3117

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In 1936, five years after occupying Manchuria, the Empire of Japan created the Epidemic Prevention and Water Purification Department—publicly presented as a hygiene agency but secretly responsible for developing biological weapons. In this episode, Jenny Chan, founder of Pacific Atrocities Education, joins the MacArthur Memorial Podcast to discuss Unit 731, the most notorious biological warfare unit operating under this department.

Learn more about Pacific Atrocities Education: https://www.pacificatrocities.org/

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In September 2025, the MacArthur Memoria and the Korea Defense Veterans Association (KDVA) hosted a free public event to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Incheon Landings. Risking it All: The Incheon Landings at 75 and the Legacy of the Korean War was a dynamic two-part event featuring a historical overview of the operation, followed by a moderated discussion with three former United Nations Command (UNC) Commanders. 

The following episode features the second presentation of the day, entitled, The 5000 to 1 Gamble: MacArthur and the Planning of Operation Chromite by James Zobel. Mr. Zobel is the Archivist of the MacArthur Memorial and an expert on General Douglas MacArthur.

Watch the presentation: https://youtu.be/k_FAzCAasIU?si=DURz7N0P4iRcO9zb&t=3117

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In September 2025, the MacArthur Memoria and the Korea Defense Veterans Association (KDVA) hosted a free public event to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Incheon Landings. Risking it All: The Incheon Landings at 75 and the Legacy of the Korean War was a dynamic two-part event featuring a historical overview of the operation, followed by a moderated discussion with three former United Nations Command (UNC) Commanders. 

The following episode features the first presentation of the day, entitled, Strategic Aspects of the Korea War by Dr. Bruce Bennett. Dr. Bennett is a Senior International/Defense Researcher at The RAND Corporation and his research focuses on North Korean military threats, future ROK military force requirements, Korean unification, the Korean military balance, and potential Chinese military intervention in North Korea.

Watch the presentation: https://youtu.be/k_FAzCAasIU?si=usIKFouj0688Q7mt&t=690 

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On Tuesday, August 25, 2026, the MacArthur Memorial hosted a free virtual lecture by Professor Erwin Tiongson about Philippine-American heritage and history in Washington, DC. An audience Q&A will followed his presentation. 

Watch the presentation on YouTube.

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In December 1944, as General Douglas MacArthur continued the invasion of the Philippines, Admiral William “Bull” Halsey’s Third Fleet was caught in a violent typhoon that capsized ships, resulted in the loss of hundreds of sailors, and set in motion extraordinary acts of courage and survival. Halsey faced an inquiry in the aftermath, yet this remarkable and tragic episode is often overshadowed by other events of the war.  In this latest episode, Tom Clavin, co-author of Halsey’s Typhoon, joined the MacArthur Memorial Podcast to discuss the storm, the decisions that shaped the disaster, and the admiral MacArthur called “the greatest sailor of the age.” 

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Thank you for your questions! In this episode, MacArthur Memorial historians Jim Zobel and Amanda Williams answer listener questions about the controversial relationship between General Douglas MacArthur and Isabel Cooper.

Prior to this Q&A session, the historians discussed the known documentary evidence and context of the relationship in this YouTube program: https://youtu.be/VMEEJ_QCVhs?si=s-4Jsc1XlaD6lod_ 

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The relationship between Douglas MacArthur and Isabel Cooper generates a lot of interest, speculation, and confusion. It certainly was not a masterclass in dating - and there are questions about Cooper's age at the time of the relationshp. What does the documentary evidence say about their relationship? Join MacArthur Memorial historians Amanda Williams and Jim Zobel for a discussion of the relationship between MacArthur and Cooper. 

If you have questions about this relationship, please put them in the comments section of this episode's YouTube video: https://youtu.be/VMEEJ_QCVhs or email [email protected]. Amanda and Jim will participate in a live virtual Q&A on August 10 at 7PM ET. 

Listen to the August 10 Q&A: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1618177/episodes/19629498

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