On the recordApril 10, 1951
I have, therefore, relieved General MacArthur of his commands and have designated Lt. Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway as his successor.
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presidency.ucsb.eduHarry Truman: “I have, therefore, relieved General MacArthur of his commands and have designated Lt. Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway as his…”
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Statement and Order by the President on Relieving General MacArthur of His Commands.
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