nov 21, 1930 - MacArthur Becomes Chief of Staff

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On 21 November 1930 Douglas MacArthur was sworn in as Chief of Staff of the United States Army, with the rank of general. MacArthur's main programs included the development of new mobilization plans. He grouped the nine corps areas together under four armies, which were charged with responsibility for training and frontier defense. MacArthur's support for a strong military and his public criticism of pacifism and isolationism, made the general popular with the Hoover administration. The President extended MacArthur's term as Chief of Staff and MacArthur was awarded a Distinguished Service Medal for his service.

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