Obama appears to hunger for the Australia Zero Option

By James Jay Carafano

Published August 5, 2013 4:00am ET

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Obama appears to hunger for the Australia Zero Option — In 1942, Gen. Douglas MacArthur traveled to Australia, along with planes, troops and supplies to turn the tide in World War II's Pacific front. (AP File) | Anonymous

When armed forces “pivot,” it can mean a lot.

“General Douglas MacArthur, the ‘The Hero of Bataan,’ has arrived in Australia. … This is mighty interesting news to all of us,” wrote war correspondent George H. Johnston in 1942. “It shows at least that this zone of defense is to be given its proper importance.”

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