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MacArthur — Man of Destiny . eS cas ’ Mankind through the dust of vanishing ages - For the rhythm of candor, ever sought In its heroes ... who ‘cuch the fine harp strings of heart. For prog s they have fought, : _, These gallant men of ¢ -stiny. | . Man ever Hstens for the Cosmic tone : Of truth, to color his shepherd’s voice. A motive true — A Lincoln quite selfless In service of country — is a .worthy choice In calling a man of destiny. Man waits today in stark, gray chaos, Listening in on truth’s wave length, For a man with a principle sacred and high, A hero courageous with tested strength— A Sir Galahad of destiny. “Americans! Men of the world! Be true! Hear the new echoes—quickly explore— ‘You need not search the sound waves a-far He, whom you seek held Corregidor— @ "MacArthur, the man of destiny. My countrymen, the Creator will hear Your plea, when just is the cause, that needs A man of God—A Lancelot du Lac, A Washington, A MacArthur, with sacred creeds— These valiant men of destiny. Unlike ‘the King with his knights so bold The American Arthur has no golden crown, But he weilds his scepter for freedom’s right, Hall him! In Freedom's cause, give him renown— He is our man of destiny. yn w ates GENERAL HEADQUARTERS SUPREME COMMANDER FOR ALLIED POWERS OFFICE OF THE SUPREME COMMANDER Tokyo, Japan April 10, 19-18- Dear Mrs, Ballagh: Thank you so much for your thoughtful note of March 19th and the beautifully penned poem, written in 1942 which has moved me deeply. Faithfully yours, Douglas MacArthur