Robert Lawrence Eichelberger Quotes


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Context

Sarah Bernhardt was the most famous dramatic actress of the time who had an “over the top” dramatic style. MacArthur, a shameless self-promoter, was fond of dramatics and histrionics in his reports to his superiors and his relationship with other officers and the press.


Citations

Robert Lawrence Eichelberger, 1886–1961, Chief of Staff of the United States Army, WWII Commanding General of the 8th Army in the Pacific, Nickname for General Douglas MacArthur

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Robert Lawrence Eichelberger
Robert Lawrence Eichelberger
  • Born: March 9, 1886
  • Died: September 26, 1961
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Robert Lawrence Eichelberger was a general officer in the United States Army who commanded the Eighth United States Army in the Southwest Pacific Area during World War II.