Video: 'Korean War: Truman vs MacArthur over Korea' (April 11, 1951, at 17:29)

(Wednesday, April 11, 1951, 1:00 a.m. EST; during the Korean War, part of the Cold War and the Korean conflict) — U.S. President Harry S. Truman relieved General of the Army Douglas MacArthur of all his commands in the Far East early today after MacArthur made public statements which contradicted the administration’s policies.

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MacArthur, a popular hero of World War II and now the commander of United Nations Command forces fighting in the Korean War, was replaced by Lieutenant General Matthew B. Ridgway.

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Truman would report to the nation on his decision to relieve MacArthur during a live television and radio broadcast at 10:30 p.m. EST from the White House.

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Video: 'Report to the American People on Korea (April 11, 1951)'