MacArthur Returns To Philippines American military commanders General Douglas MacArthur (1880 – 1964) (center) steps off a boat as he, along with General Richard K Sutherland (1893 – 1966) (left) and Lloyd Lehbras (1898 – 1964), wades ashore during the American landing at Lingayen Gulf, Philippines, January 9, 1945. (Photo by Carl Mydans/The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images) Carl Mydans/ The Life Picture Collection/Getty Images