The Misrepresentation of General MacArthur's Recommendations, 1951-01-12

Item — Box: 27, Folder: 46

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_3_27_46_0005

Staff Only

General MacArthur's recommendations to Congress were based on the Joint Chiefs of Staff's four-point program, which included intensifying economic and naval blockades against China, removing restrictions on air reconnaissance and support for Chinese Nationalist forces on Formosa. However, there were errors and omissions in reprints of MacArthur's speech, including misquotes and missing clauses, leading to misunderstandings and misrepresentations of his intentions. Despite this, MacArthur was following established military policy and had not received any changes to the Joint Chiefs' recommendations.

Dates

1951-01-12

Language of Materials

English

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