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Ridgway Takes Charge At Far East Headquarters
Lieutenant General Ridgway assumes command of the Allied forces in the Far East, succeeding MacArthur. He moves quickly into daily briefings, oversees Korea war reports, and asserts a firm, efficient regime. Yoshida meets with him as occupation policy hints relax. Ridgway settles into Tokyo, balancing diplomacy with strategic oversight.
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