Curated OER
"Police Action": The Korean War, 1950-1953
Students investigate facts about the war in Korea in the 1950's and attempt to classify American foreign policy as a triumph or a failure. Why the U.S. became involved and the unpopularity of the war in America forms the focus of this...
Curated OER
Evaluate Causes of U.S. Involvement in World War II
Students examine and evaluate causes of U.S. involvement in World War II by interpreting a telegram from General Douglas MacArthur to William Allen White, the publisher and editor of Kansas' Emporia Gazette.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: General Douglas Mac Arthur
This site is based on the PBS program "American Experience," and has links to a biography of Douglas MacArthur (people/events), battle maps, and a transcript of the PBS program about him.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Admiral Chester Nimitz
This site is a biography of Chester Nimitz (1885-1966), an American admiral during WWII. Site compares him to MacArthur.
Other
Korean War Commemoration: Douglas Mac Arthur
This biography covers the life of Douglas MacArthur. It explores his military career from his attendance at West Point in 1899 through his military successes in World War II to his being relieved of his command in Korea.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: The Korean War: "Police Action," 1950 1953
In this lesson plan, students will consider "The Korean War: "Police Action," 1950-1953." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Mac Arthur and Japan
This PBS site has links that provide information about fall of the Philippines and MacArthur's vow to return. Also, it gives first-hand accounts of what happened to the civilians and servicemen who were left on the islands for over three...
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Mac Arthur's "I Shall Return" Speech
This is the text of General MacArthur's most famous speech that he gave on his arrival in Australia after his escape from Corregidor during WWII.
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: United States Army in the Korean War
This is a full-length book on the US Army involvement in the first year of the Korean War.
New York Times
New York Times: On This Day: Commander of Armies That Turned Back Japan Led a Brigade in Wwi
An obituary for General Douglas MacArthur, who served in the United States Army for over sixty years. [Article date: April 6, 1964]
Other
Australian Dictionary of Biography: Mac Arthur, Douglas (1880 1964)
General Douglas MacArthur was a prominent military figure in both World Wars and the Korean War. During World War II offensives in the Pacific, he worked closely with Australian forces. He oversaw the surrender of Japan at the end of the...
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
Harry S. Truman Library & Museum: Truman 4 Kids
A great place for young students to start learning about the life of President Harry S Truman. Find out what he was like as a kid.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
Selected (9) reading passages (grades 9-11) to pair with "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro. After decades of striving to be the perfect butler, Stevens embarks on a drive through postwar England that prompts him to reflect on...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Catch 22" by Joseph Heller
An air pilot named Yossarian and his squadron navigate life in the army during World War II. Despite their attempts to stay alive, the army's "Catch 22" rule continues to put them in danger. Selected (5) reading passages (grades 9-11) to...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Beowulf"
The life of the mighty hero Beowulf is recounted, as he wins honor and fame by protecting his people and the neighboring nation from terrible monsters. Selected (6) reading passages (grades 9-12) to pair with the Epic poem "Beowulf"....
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Pacific Theatre vs. European Theatre
Interview with Stephen Ambrose about the two WWII theatres and Gen. MacArthur's complaints about a lack of funding for the war in the Pacific.