USA HISTORY

POST WAR WORLD 1946 1959

KOREAS PARTITION

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

When was General MacArthur was removed from his position as commander?

A	March 1951
B	April 1951
C	November 1950
D	September 1950

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -On April 11, 1951, President Truman officially relieved Douglas MacArthur of his command.

Detailed explanation-2: -On 11 April 1951, U.S. President Harry S. Truman relieved General of the Army Douglas MacArthur of his commands after MacArthur made public statements that contradicted the administration’s policies.

Detailed explanation-3: -In April 1951, President Truman fired MacArthur and replaced him with Gen. Matthew Ridgway. On April 11, Truman addressed the nation and explained his actions.

Detailed explanation-4: -Truman committed United States air, ground, and naval forces to the combined United Nations forces assisting the Republic of Korea in its defense. President Truman designated General Douglas MacArthur as Commanding General of the United Nations Command (UNC).

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