Catherine T. MacArthur

with no easy solutions. They must continue to challenge those types of problems with creative solution so that the company continues to run smoothly. Mootee also goes on to explain that the creativity in a business is much different than other places, such as an artist. However both challenge the mind equally through the need of thinking critically in order to solve a problem.With this in mind it is impossible to say that creativity is on the path to extinction because companies need creativity oh so much in order to survive. While creativity may seem accessible almost everywhere especially in a business, Creativity in a company is not as prominent as one may think. Cecilia Conrad, the vice president for the MacArthur Fellows program at the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, explains how creativity is much discouraged in the American society. She explains that many creative thinkers are forced to fight extra hard in order to get the chance to implement their ideas. Rewards for individuals who stick with the script are rewarded much greater than others who stray of the path that come up with new ideas and innovations. Without the push for creativity many business fail to evolve and innovate. Workers of a business have a harder chance of passing ideas through because they are quickly overshadowed by individuals that follow company rules and stay on the path that already works. If creativity is a necessity in a company, then how come is is continuously being less…

General MacArthur was open about his animosity towards Marine forces being on the ground because he felt that they were taking funds to do the same job as the Army. After his proposal to the president and Congress to move all Marine forces to the control of the Army, the Commandant of the Marine Corp was “impressed with the gravity of the threat” (80), and he knew that something must be done to preserve the branch. He decided to carry out the already proposed plan to make the Marines a landing…

General MacArthur was commanding the Southwest Pacific forces and his primary focus was to move north into the Philippines as Admiral Nimitz approached from the east with his Central Pacific force. With weight of the United States Pacific force approaching the Philippines, Japan needed to hold its defensive line and make its stand, but they did not know where it would come within the island chain. Japanese Admiral Toyoda in a post war interview explained the need for the Japanese to stop the…

provide land protection on heavily jungle, mountainous landmass in Bataan specifically the Corregidor in addition to the three other heavily fortified islands along with proper amount of supplied and pre-invasion preparations and Bataan Peninsula would be the ideal defensive position that USAFFE can hold out for six months (with adequate supplies) and wait for the relieved of the US Navy. Bataan was selected for its role because of its strategic position, rugged terrain that were dominated by…

that country. MacArthur explained to Congress how Asian history had been one of exploitation by colonial powers. After WWII, the people of Asia finally had the opportunity to design their own future and freedom. However, the Asian people understandably were concerned with the need for food, shelter, as well as political freedom. MacArthur’s advice was that Asia needed guidance by the United States to help them achieve their goal and help strengthen their ability to avoid any attempt of…

passed his commander, James Ivy. His commander was stripped and roped to a tree so everyone could see his torso blanketed with “bayonet holes” (WGBH, 2009). One of the very few veterans that escaped, Leon Beck, explains how he got away. He intentionally slid down the side of a road and made his way to a nearby river. From there he hid himself in the vast array of bushes and weeds where he waited until the group marched passed to where they were no longer in sight (WGBH, 2009). On September 2,…

Address: Duty, Honor, Country. On May 12, 1962 General Douglas MacArthur spent his last day on duty at West Point and gave his very famous Farewell Address. President Kennedy had just been elected President of the United States and the Americans were head over heels for him. He gave an overwhelming peace among the U.S. with his caring words of charisma. Many things were happening in this time period such as the fight for Civil Rights among the African Americans in the U.S.. The story of…

The Life of Douglas Macarthur Douglas Macarthur was a man of honor, stature, pride, and a love for his country, and I’m here to tell you about it. He lived a long life of military service and with forever be remembered as “The Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces.” I will be explaining the years of his life; young to old. Though he is an amazing commander many lives were lost in world war 2 long forgotten by youth but haunts families. The early years of Doug was always about…

The famous speech titled “Duty, Honor, Country” was delivered 12 May 1962, at West Point, New York by General Douglas MacArthur when receiving the Sylvanus Thayer Award (The Sylvanus Thayer Award was awarded annually by the Graduates Association to 'an outstanding citizen of the United States whose service and accomplishments in the national interest exemplifying personal devotion to the ideals expressed in the West Point motto, 'Duty, Honor, Country'.) as an acceptance speech for his award and…

Sitting in the Pacific, the Bataan Peninsula was a key target for the Japanese to launch a full-on attack. Knowing this, General Douglas MacArthur aimed to protect and defend the Filipino people against a potentially devastating Japanese invasion (Janda 190). This major defensive plot against the Japanese became what is known today as the Battle of Bataan—the “greatest surrender in American military history” (Conroy 58). Numerous factors contributed to the inevitable defeat, including the…