He was recalled to active duty as commander of the U.S. army forces in the far east. A series of disasters followed, beginning with the destruction of his air forces on December 8. 1941, and the invasion of the Philippines by the Japanese. His forces had to withdraw from Bataan.
It came from the Notes on the State of Virginia last 1784 from Thomas Jefferson. He explained that corruption is a human weakness. The government becomes less of itself when left alone on its decision without the people's participation. Thus, it means that the people should learn more of their political rights as citizens to participate in government political decisions.
