Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition Series 2):
MARCH 21, 1942
General Douglas MacArthur arrived in Melbourne, Australia after being ordered by U.S. Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt to leave the Philippines and be the Supreme Commander of the Pacific Area.
He earlier left Corregidor Island with his family in PT boats.
In Australia, he gave his famous line "I came through and I shall return."
General Jonathan M. Wainwright IV took over the command of all U.S. and Filipino forces in the Philippines.
President Roosevelt authorized him to continue the fight against the Japanese invaders or make terms as he saw fit.
(Design, concept, stamps and research: Richard Allan Uy) All rights deserved
Photo credit: Historylink.org
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