President Truman and General MacArthur

This video originally aired on Sunday, June 6, 2010.

About This Video

Ken Hechler, former White House assistant to President Truman, was interviewed by Robert Watson about President Truman's relationship with General Douglas MacArthur. General MacArthur led the United Nations command during the Korean Conflict until he was relieved of his command by Harry S. Truman in April 1951 after MacArthur continued to contradict the administration over the expansion of war

Keywords

Executive Branch, Harry S. Truman History, Korean War

Related Subjects/Topics

  • U.S. History

Speakers

  • Ken Hechler