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MacArthur Memorial, Norfolk, VA

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MacArthur Memorial

A museum and research center in downtown Norfolk honoring General Douglas MacArthur and the service members who served under him.

198 Bank Street, Norfolk, VA 23510 · Norfolk, VA

About MacArthur Memorial

The MacArthur Memorial in downtown Norfolk, Virginia, is a museum and research center that tells the life story of General of the Army Douglas MacArthur. It also honors the millions of men and women who served with him in World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. The site includes a museum, an archive and research center, an education center, a theater, a welcome center, and a gift shop. Visitors can explore the career of one of America's most significant and complicated leaders. Admission is free, and the memorial regularly hosts special exhibits and virtual events.

  • #military history
  • #World War II
  • #Korean War
  • #Douglas MacArthur
  • #research center

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