Truman-MacArthur Confrontation
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History: North American Series
- Categories: Government and Politics, Diplomacy, International Relations, Foreign Affairs, Military History
- Subcategories: Politicians, Diplomats, Generals, Military Officers, Soldiers, Presidents, Prime Ministers, Wars of the Roses, Korean War
- Curriculum: American History 1901-1950, American History 1951-present
- Geographical Location: Korea, Japan, Washington, D.C., North Korea, South Korea
- Date: October 14, 1950-April 11, 1951
Article abstract: A disagreement between the head of military forces in Korea and the U.S. commander in chief tests the principle of civil control of the military.
Summary of Event
General Douglas MacArthur of the U.S. Army was a powerful military leader and a highly controversial politician, having been a Republican Party contender in the presidential campaigns of 1944, 1948, and 1952. As the overseer of the occupation of Japan, he was the obvious choice as commander of all United Nations forces when the Korean War broke out in June, 1950.
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