Macarthur Memorial Podcast

In 1925, the court martial of Billy Mitchell captured national attention. The trial was so sensational that it would go on to inspire numerous books and even a movie starring Gary Cooper. At the center of the controversy was Billy Mitchell, a man who is today recognized as the father of the United States Air Force. An advocate of air power at a time when few could envision aircraft ever having a major impact on the battlefield, Mitchell would be a martyr for this cause. Douglas MacArthur was a friend of Mitchell, but was also a member of the jury trying Mitchell. This month’s podcast will discuss the friendship between the two men and the events surrounding the court martial.