On this day in history, April 19, 1951, Gen. MacArthur delivers ‘Old soldiers never die’ speech to Congress
Gen. Douglas MacArthur delivered his farewell address to Congress on this day in history, April 19, 1951, uttering the famous line, “Old soldiers never die; they just fade away.” Eight days before the speech, MacArthur had been relieved of his duties as general of the U.S. Army by President Harry …