The General vs The President

Korea was symbolically important but not strategically vital.

He began with a suitable compliment to his hosts. "I stand on this rostrum with a sense of deep humility and great pride: humility in the wake of those great architects who have stood here before me, pride in the reflection that this hoe of legislative debate represents human liberty in the purest form yet devised," he said.
"I have been a long time meeting you, General," the president said pointedly.

MacArthur dodged the jab. "I hope it won't be so long next time, Mr. President," he replied.
"Indeed, I may be called part of it. I was born in Arkansas of a Virginia mother. I grew up with the sound of 'Dixie' and the Rebel yell ringing in my ears. Dad was on the other side, but he had the good sense to surrender to my mother." The crowd laughed and applauded. "Therefore it brings a warm feeling to my heart to be once again in this atmosphere of friendliness in this land I have known so long and these people I have loved so well. And I shall return!"

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The General vs The President

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MacArthur and Truman

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