General Douglas MacArthur's Farewell Speech Given to the Corps of Cadets at West Point on May 12, 1962, Awarded the Sylvanus Thayer Medal (the Highest Honor of the United States Military Academy ), Reminiscences pg. 423-426. (Outline suggested by me.) A. GREAT MORAL CODE As I was leaving the hotel this morning, a doorman asked me, "Where are you headed for, General?" And when I replied, " West Point ," he remarked, "Beautiful place. Have you ever been there before?" No human being could fail to be deeply moved by such a tribute as this. Coming from a profession I have served so long and a people I have loved so well. It fills me with an emotion I cannot express. But this award is not intended primarily to honor a personality, but to symbolize a great moral code the code of conduct and chivalry of those who guard this beloved land of culture and ancient descent. That is the meaning of this medallion. For all eyes and for all time, it is an expression...
Scott Vanatter