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Relief of Douglas MacArthur
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Dismissal of general by Harry S. Truman
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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. MacArthur was a popular hero of World War II who was then commander of United Nations Command forces fighting in the Korean War, and his relief...

Date April 11, 1951
Participant
Harry S. Truman
Countries
United States
References
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