Leyte Landing Memorial – Leyte, Philippines - World War II Memorials / Monuments on Waymarking.com

The Memorial consists of larger-than-life statues of Gen Doulas MacArthur, Philippine President Sergio Osmeña, General Carlos P. Romulo along with Gen Sutherland and other members of the landing party wading ashore in a man-made pool.

Plaques with the General’s significant words can be seen in front of the statues. On the left-hand plaque is written MacArthur’s promise, entitled “Proclamation,” while on the right-hand plaque is “A Memorial for a Fulfilled Promise.”

Property Permission: Public Access instructions: Red Beach in Barangay Candahug, Palo, Leyte, 5 kilometers away from the provincial capital of Tacloban City Location of waymark: Red Beach in Barangay Candahug Palo, Leyte Philippines Commemoration: Commemorates the landing of Gen. Douglas MacArthur, keeping his promise to the Filipino people, liberating them from Japanese occupation Date of Dedication: Not listed Access times: Not listed Website for Waymark: Not listed

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