MacArthur Memorial

05/28/2026

Today is National Flag Day in the Philippines. The Philippine flag was first unfurled 128 years ago today, by Philippine Revolutionary Army forces led by General Emilio Aguinaldo. On that day, the Philippine Revolutionary Army defeated Spanish troops in the Battle of Alapan.

05/28/2026

05/27/2026

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Thank you again to everyone who attended the City of Norfolk Government Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday. If you weren't able to attend, you can still watch it online courtesy of Norfolk's communications team!

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05/27/2026

May 27, 1944: The 41st Infantry Division lands on Biak as part of the Allied drive to clear New Guinea in preparation for an invasion of the Philippines. American forces face brief resistance on the beach when they land. Anticipating no further resistance, the 162 Infantry Regiment moves deeper inland. When they reach Biak airfield, they realize they have been lured into a kill zone. Pinned to the ground for hours by heavy Japanese fire, it is evening before the regiment can be rescued. Over the next weeks, US forces make slow progress on Biak. The tactics used by the Japanese on Biak will be repeated at Peleliu, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.

05/26/2026

05/25/2026

Memorial Day 2026

05/25/2026

We're open today for special holiday hours from 10am-5pm. Participate in family-friendly poppy activities, attend a special Memorial Day ceremony at 2pm, and take home a poppy and flag arrangement to set at the resting place of a loved one who served.