Featured Article Quiz #98
Relief of Douglas MacArthur
#1 What happened on 11 April 1951 according to the text?
President Truman removed General Douglas MacArthur from command after MacArthur publicly criticized the administration’s policies.
MacArthur replaced Truman as president and took control of U.S. forces in Korea.
Truman resigned and left the Korean War command to the Senate committees.
#2 Which action is described as MacArthur’s major early success in the Korean War?
He ordered the amphibious assault at Inchon that was described as successful.
He led an amphibious landing at Normandy and ended World War II in Europe.
He personally commanded U.S. forces to withdraw across the 38th parallel to avoid fighting.
#3 As described in the text, what was Truman’s key principle regarding military authority during this conflict?
The president—not the general—must be the top civilian authority in military affairs.
The general should have final civilian oversight over military operations and policy.
Military decisions should be decided by Senate committees rather than the president.