President Harry S. Truman Fires General Douglas MacArthur

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Synopsis: For failing to respect the authority of the President General Douglas MacArthur is relieved of his Far East Command by President Harry S. Truman who then speaks to the Nation on his policies and reasons for the firing of General Douglas MacArthur (2007-175f.txt)...(read more)

Date: 1951
Duration: 00:05:10
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Type: Public Domain
Language: English
Location: United States

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President Harry S. Truman Fires General Douglas MacArthur

A storm of international controversy is unleashed as General MacArthur, Supreme High Commander of the Far East for the United Nations and the United States is ousted by President Truman. General Ridgeway takes over. He is succeeded by General Van Fleet, en route to the Korean front. High political officials state their views pro and con. President Truman speaks to the nation as he outlines his policy and explains why General MacArthur was relieved of his command.