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Today in History: October 20, MacArthur returns to the Philippines

Today is Sunday, Oct. 20, the 294th day of 2024. There are 72 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 20, 1944, Gen. Douglas MacArthur returned to the Philippines during the Battle of Leyte (LAY’-tee) in World War II, fulfilling a promise he made after being ordered to evacuate the country two years prior by President Franklin D.

 

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