Remarks to Representatives of the American Legion.
03/03/1949
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I do not want to hear anyone say that our effort in Korea has been wasted.
I have, therefore, relieved General MacArthur of his commands and have designated Lt. Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway as his successor.
General MacArthur's place in history as one of our greatest commanders is fully established.
You will turn over your commands, effective at once, to Lt. Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway.