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. 

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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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On July 23, 2026, the MacArthur Memorial hosted a virtual lecture by Dr. Brian Walsh, author of The "Rape" of Japan: The Myth of Mass Sexual Violence During the Allied Occupation (2024). An audience Q&A followed the presentation.

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On April 11, 2026, the MacArthur Memorial marked the 75th anniversary of President Truman’s relief of General MacArthur with a half‑day symposium examining the event from both leaders’ perspectives and its broader significance in American history. The program featured scholars from the MacArthur Memorial, the Truman Presidential Library and Museum, and Old Dominion University. This episode features an overview of civilian control of the U.S. military by Dr. Tim Orr, Association Professor of History at Old Dominion University.

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On April 11, 2026, the MacArthur Memorial marked the 75th anniversary of President Truman’s relief of General MacArthur with a half‑day symposium examining the event from both leaders’ perspectives and its broader significance in American history. The program featured scholars from the MacArthur Memorial, the Truman Presidential Library and Museum, and Old Dominion University. This episode features a presentation on MacArthur's perspective by Jim Zobel, MacArthur Memorial Archivist.

To watch the full event, visit the MacArthur Memorial's YouTube Channel.

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Just weeks after World War II ended in Europe, Allied leaders President Harry S. Truman, Prime Minister Winston Churchill, and Premier Joseph Stalin met in Potsdam, Germany, to negotiate peace and shape the post‑war world. Despite deep political differences, one unexpected force helped bridge the tension: music.

Finding Peace at Potsdam, presented by the Virginia Arts Festival and the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, blends the history of the conference with the music the leaders shared. To explore this unique intersection of history and music, the MacArthur Memorial podcast spoke with conductor Eric Jacobsen and playwright Harley Elias, the creative team behind the project.

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