MacArthur Blocked Peace Aims Before Congress Address
The 71 year old MacArthur, ousted commander, offered to address a joint Congress session on Far Eastern policy, a stance at odds with President Truman. Ridgway became supreme commander in Tokyo as MacArthur relinquished his command, with HQ notes signaling the change and Hickey acting.
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Impeachment Talk Roars as Truman Defends MacArthur
Apr 11 1952 Washington Republicans demand full hearing for MacArthur and impeachment probes into U.S. foreign policy while President Truman defends his firing as necessary for world peace. Democrats largely back Truman amid heated partisan clash.
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It Had to Come Dismissal of General MacArthur
The dismissal shocks many Americans who saw MacArthur as the one with a clear policy vision for Asia. The move is seen as sacrificing himself to reveal the United States lack of policy there and to preserve military discipline and prestige in Japan.
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Draft Boards to Delay Inductions
Washington April 11 Selective Service headquarters ordered local draft boards to suspend all inductions for May pending clarification of how many men the Armed Services will need during that month.
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Truman offers new Korea truce terms after MacArthur firing
In a radio and TV address President Truman says the door is open to peace talks on Korea and that preventing a regional war in Asia is the aim. He calls General MacArthur one of the greatest commanders and expresses deep personal regret. He warns that bombing Manchuria or aiding Chiang Kai-shek could risk a wider war.
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