THE COLD WAR 1950 1973
THE COLD WAR
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Question
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MacArthur Fired
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Kissinger Fired
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Wallace Fired
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Hiss Fired
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Detailed explanation-1: -Truman felt that his decision was just because MacArthur had overstepped his authority, defied direct orders from his superior and interfered with Truman’s hope of ending the Korean War quickly.
Detailed explanation-2: -Truman and General Douglas MacArthur in 1951, during the Korean War. MacArthur, who commanded the troops of the United Nations, wanted to use American air power to attack the People’s Republic of China. Truman refused, fearing that an American attack on China would bring the Soviet Union into the war.
Detailed explanation-3: -Truman flatly refused these requests and a very public argument began to develop between the two men. 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: -Why did Truman have to fire General MacArthur? MacArthur refused to pull his forces out of the Korean War after China threatened war and Truman ordered a retreat. MacArthur also gave North Korea an ultimatum, which Truman strongly disliked.