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General Douglas MacArthur Addresses Joint Session of Congress

After being relieved by President Truman, General Douglas MacArthur delivered a high-profile address to a joint session of Congress, lauding U.S. forces in Korea and laying out his views on the war.

General Douglas MacArthur Addresses Joint Session of Congress

MacArthur’s speech energized public and congressional support for a more aggressive Korea strategy, deepened the clash between civilian leadership and the military, and intensified national debate over Truman’s Korea policy.

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