Yes, General Douglas MacArthur was a Freemason. He became a "Mason at Sight" while serving as Field Marshal to the Philippines on January 17, 1936. He was affiliated with Manila Lodge #1. His Father was also a Freemason.
MacArthur was the commander of U.S. Forces in the Pacific during WW2. He was also the Supreme Commander of all Allied Forces in the Pacific, as Eisenhower was in Europe. Use the link below to learn...
After leaving the service of his nation, the United States of America, General Douglas MacArthur took a job as chairman of the board with Remington Rand Coroporation. General MacArthur died in Walter...
General Mac Arthur's Grandfather was a Judge in Milwaukee, I believe and did have some political ties. The family had some money and influence, but I would not call them wealthy at the time of his...