Letters: Apr. 24, 1964

MacArthur

Sir: Twice I saw him. On the beach at Morotai and in the foothills of Mindanao. There was an aura of greatness about him. He gave the impression of being aloof and austere and was not universally loved, but the devotion he inspired from associates could not have come from a lesser source than greatness [April 10].

Relentless in war, forgiving in peace, he will tower in the annals of our history. One of the truly great Americans has gone to his reward.

KEN GUSTAFSON

Thief River Falls, Minn.

Sir: The photo of MacArthur wading...

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