Arthur MacArthur

require some change on the grounds that the entire world is moving towards the cutting-edge world. “Looking beyond the current [take, make and dispose] extractive industrial model, the circular economy is restorative and regenerative by design”. (1.macarthur, 2017) The circular economy can be explained as using raw materials, recycle it and use new technologies to make more efficient so that our product can be sustained for long period of time. While we are performing these task, we can generate more

I was lucky enough to be witnessed a live speech from a retirement ceremony. AM1 Neff of Patrol Squadron 69 retired from a 20-year service from the United States Navy. It was a simple ceremony held in VP-69 hanger. It was a planned ceremony with complete honor guards. It was held during our general quarters. Every sailor in our command was present. AM1 Neff did a good job with his speech. He stood tall in front of everybody, wearing his dress blue uniform. Since, he’s familiar with his audience

Dr. Stephen R. Covey When the day comes that you take your final breath, how will you be remembered? Are you living your life in a way that will ensure you are remembered the way you want to be? Today, I am going to talk to about Dr. Stephen R. Covey, an author of several leadership books and co-owner of FranklinCovey, and explain why I think he is both a visionary and an ethical leader. I will begin by giving some examples of his visionary leadership displayed through his actions and behavior

battles protecting the Australian land mass from the Japanese that Australians have ever conducted. Milne Bay is located on the eastern tail of New Guinea. In May 1942, this area became of interest to senior Allied officers, when General Douglas MacArthur made the decision to establish an airbase here, so that aircraft could control over the eastern seaward approaches. It was in July 1942, that development of the first airstrips began at Milne Bay. Australian infantry and American engineers were sent

American and Filipino soldiers declared war on Japan. This battle was called the Battle of Bataan. The Battle of Bataan was very unexpected, Japan was relying on a quick fall of the American base and America did not see it coming. General Douglas MacArthur, commander of the American-Filipino army thought they were

General Douglas MacArthur addressed the cadets and commanding officers at West Point Academy on May 12, 1962 after receiving the Sylvanus Thayer Award. The purpose of his speech was not only to address the cadets but to also inform the civilians of the expectations of a soldier. Their expectations to follow the code—Duty, Honor, Country. There are several techniques that are used to create an effective speech. The tone is serious but also provides insight. It is great to personalize the speech for

Embracing Defeat by John Dower John Dower's "Embracing Defeat" truly conveys the Japanese experience of American occupation from within by focusing on the social, cultural, and philosophical aspects of a country devastated by World War II. His capturing of the Japanese peoples' voice let us, as readers, empathize with those who had to start over in a "new nation." The initial terms of surrender were laid out in the Potsdam Declaration of July 26, 1945, in which the United States, Great

General Douglas Macarthur is most commonly known for what he did in combat, but it is also amazing how successful he was during the US Occupation of Japan after World War II. In 1945, Douglas Macarthur was nominated head of the Supreme Command of Allied Powers (SCAP), which placed him in charge of the whole Occupation process. This was a very difficult job, which only talented men like Macarthur could have handled. He was forced to make very hard decisions, which are still relevant today. The American

Douglas MacArthur was an American general who commanded the Southwest Pacific in World War II and was responsible for the successful Allied occupation of Japan and led United Nations forces in the Korean War. Through great leadership and much controversy, MacArthur changed the course of history for the U.S. and many other countries. He is considered one of the most important generals in the history of the U.S. because his way of being influenced generations of generals to come. From birth until death

“America's Gift to My Generation” “All gave some, some gave all” is a famous quote from Howard William Osterkamp. America’s gift to my generation is freedom of speech, respecting, appreciation of veterans. arms. All these gifts are the ones that make our future what it is today, America. Veterans fought for our freedom so that we could be free and they sacrificed almost everything they had: their home, their spouse, children, and sisters and brothers. They are our eagle and are our source of