McArthur Park (Palo)

Philippines / Eastern Visayas / Baras / Palo
 memorial, park, historic landmark
Located at Red Beach in Candahug, Palo. The Bronze statues are 1.5
times larger than lifesize depicting the actual Leyte Landing of
Gen. Douglas MacArthur and his allied forces on October 20, 1944.

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The McArthur Landing Site in Palo, Leyte was created to commemorate McArthur’s famous parting words “I Shall Return” that he made good of his promise before he left the country after its downfall to the Japanese Imperial Army during
World War II. This famous event took place on October 20, 1944. The Allied landing on Leyte Island’sea shores was a pivotal moment in the history of the War in the Pacific and in the human struggle for liberty.
The Leyte landing is a central event in the long history
of friendship between the peoples of the Philippines and the United States.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ihk7eroSdFc

www.philtourism.gov.ph/mpbr_desc.html
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Coordinates:   11°10'20"N   125°0'43"E

Comments

  • PLS ACCESS PALO LEYTE AT A CLOSER RANGE AT 200 FEET
  • TO WIKIMAPIA: Kindly place Palo Leyte accessible by a closer range. How can we view that historic town if you make it available at 1km. Gosh we need a telescope to view that place.
  • Ive been here!
  • this place is incorrect,,,need to relocate.... .
  • Coordinates: 11°10'19"N 125°0'43"E is the location of McArthur Shrine..... ...take note....McArthur Beach is NOW in hand of PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL and this year 2010, still in renovation for the improvement of the BEACH.
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