Question

in the midst of the korean war, the disagreement between president truman and general macarthur centered on which of the following issues? a. the question of whether the president had the authority to fire macarthur b. the question of whether un forces should have invaded china c. the question of whether the invasion of inchon was necessary d. the question of whether un forces should have reached the yalu river

Answer 1

A. is the correct answer

Answer 2

A is the correct answer. General Douglas MacArthur held the second highest rank in the Army and was relieved of his duties by President Truman. The President is Commander-in-Chief of the US Armed Forces, but this is a civilian role. Controversy arose over who was of a higher rank.