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Generals Eisenhower and MacArthur Eye 1948 White House Bid
As the 1948 presidential race nears, generals Eisenhower and MacArthur top Republican hopes while rivals Dewey and Taft maneuver. Eisenhower hints at readiness, resigns Army post to join Columbia University, and MacArthur plots through backers in Wisconsin and Illinois with Col. McCormick backing Taft. The outcome hinges on convention dynamics and potential shifts in support.
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