Douglas MacArthur

Douglas MacArthur (1880 – 1964) was a Human who lived on Earth during the 19th and 20th centuries. MacArthur played a key commanding officer role in the United States' effort in World War II, one of only a handful to reach the high rank of general of the army.

He was known for speaking the following words at the conclusion of that costly war:


 * "Today the guns are silent. A great tragedy has ended. We have known the bitterness of defeat and the exultation of triumph, and from both we have learned there can be no turning back. We must go forward to preserve in peace what we've won in war."

Four hundred thirty years later, Admiral William Ross quoted these words following the signing of the peace treaty between the Federation Alliance and the Dominion at the conclusion of the Dominion War. (DS9 episode and novelization: "What You Leave Behind")


 * MacArthur was not identified by name, but was implied by both Ross' description and direct quotation. The quote came from remarks made on board USS Missouri on September 2, 1945 after the signing of the surrender of Japan's empire.