Free

80th Anniversary of the Battle of Leyte Gulf

October 26 2024

10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
MacArthur Memorial 150 Bank St., Norfolk, VA Price: Free; registration encouraged

On Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 10:00 A.M, in partnership with the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, the MacArthur Memorial will host a FREE symposium to mark the 80th anniversary of the 1944 Battle of Leyte Gulf and the liberation of the Philippines. 

In October 1944, days after General Douglas MacArthur’s triumphant return to the Philippines, the Battle of Leyte Gulf, the largest naval battle in history, was fought off the coast of the Philippines. The Imperial Japanese Navy fought to destroy the American invasion fleet but was ultimately defeated by the United States Navy. This victory secured MacArthur’s invasion force on land, paving the way for the continued liberation of the Philippines and ultimately the end of World War II in the Pacific Theater.

This event is made possible through the generous support of the Navy League of Hampton Roads and the General Douglas MacArthur Foundation. For more details, or to register, please visit: https://macarthurmemorial.org/FormCenter/Subscriptions-4/80th-Anniversary-of-the-Battle-of-Leyte–72

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