Statue of General Douglas MacArthur in Incheon, South Korea

There is no boundary in justice, nor is there any obstacle to struggle, mountain or sea.

A man who executed such a struggle in the spirit of justice, to the triumph of the cause of the free world and to the gratitude and admiration of mankind is the man whom this statue represents.

General Douglas MacArthur was born in the United States of America on January 26, 1880, the second son of General Arthur MacArthur.

A half-century military career, from second lieutenant to five-star general. studded with many brilliant actions was crowned by the Japanese surrender and his appointment as Supieme Commander of the occupational forces in that defeated nation.

With the surrender of Japan came Korean independence, but unfortunately, the country became grievously divided.

And worse, on June 25.1950, the Communists from the North launched an attack against this Republic.

Instantly, the American Government decided to come to our rescue, and General MacArthur was ordered to command the forces joined in battle against the Communist aggressors.

It was here at Inchon that we knew the incaloulable height of his genius.

With the infinite capacity of his vision he conceived, and on September 15. 1950. he personally executed an almost unbelievable landing operation, which instantly turned the course of the war to the triumph of freedom and the salvation of this Republic. 

This is a deed, and this is a man to hold eternally in honored memory. 

And thus it is by the authority and the contributions of a grateful people that the General Douglas MacArthur Statue Committee consisting of representatives from all walks of life, has raised this figure fashioned in General MacArthur's heroic mold by Professor Kyung Seung Kim to overlook this hallowed scene for all ages to come.

We shall never forget what he and his valiant officers and men of the United Nations Command did here for us and for freedom.

And until the last battle against the malignant infection of Communism has finally been won, may we never forget it was also he who said.

"In war, there is no substitute for victory."

September 15. 1957