Posted on Apr 11, 2024
Why President Truman Fired the Most Prestigious American General of His Time
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This day in history: April 11, 1951.
Why President Truman Fired the Most Prestigious American General of His Time
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SSG Carlos Madden Someone has to be in charge! Truman stepped to the front of the formation and did take charge!!
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As much as we military professionals may disagree with the political professionals, the military is an extension of the government and our actions are under the control of the civilian leadership of that government.
I'm from the camp that believes MacArthur was a great military leader with a shrewd strategic mind. However, that doesn't mean he was ultimately in charge, no matter how much the situations of the time thrust him into that role.
When it came to taking the step back when he should have, he didn't and the results were predictable.
I'm from the camp that believes MacArthur was a great military leader with a shrewd strategic mind. However, that doesn't mean he was ultimately in charge, no matter how much the situations of the time thrust him into that role.
When it came to taking the step back when he should have, he didn't and the results were predictable.
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SP5 Dennis Loberger
As a Wisconsin resident, I have visited the American Legion Post of which he was a member (it no longer exists). I agree with you. I have no problem with Truman's asserting his authority over MacArthur or any other General
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