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Harry Truman: With deep regret I have concluded that General of the Army Douglas MacArthur is unable to give his wholehearted support…

On the recordApril 10, 1951
With deep regret I have concluded that General of the Army Douglas MacArthur is unable to give his wholehearted support to the policies of the United States Government and of the United Nations in matters pertaining to his official duties.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

Statement and Order by the President on Relieving General MacArthur of His Commands.

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