Asked by Andrea Rengifo on Jun 23, 2024
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Why did President Harry S. Truman fire General Douglas MacArthur?
A) MacArthur had openly voiced sympathy with North Koreans.
B) MacArthur stated he would run as the Republican presidential candidate.
C) MacArthur had accused Truman of incompetence and political posturing.
D) MacArthur was found to have had an extramarital affair with his secretary.
Douglas MacArthur
An American five-star general and Field Marshal of the Philippine Army who was Chief of Staff of the United States Army during the 1930s and played a prominent role in the Pacific theater during World War II.
Harry S. Truman
The 33rd president of the United States (1945–1953) known for his leadership during the final stages of World War II and the early years of the Cold War.
Voiced Sympathy
Expressing feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune.
- Gain an understanding of the elements influencing geopolitical happenings like the Korean War and the justification for United States foreign policy choices.
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Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of the elements influencing geopolitical happenings like the Korean War and the justification for United States foreign policy choices.
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