Harry Truman: “I know you will give your best to see that this great Republic travels down the road to world peace.”

That is his duty. That is his duty.

I do not. General MacArthur is in the Army, and on active duty, and if he has anything that is of use to the Defense Department, he ought to tell them so they can make use of it.

This ceremony could be no more than a magnificent burial.

The course of action you recommend has my approval.