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Explain why Truman’s decision about MacArthur was a good or bad decision.

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On April 11, 1951, President Truman officially relieved Douglas MacArthur of his command. ... Truman felt that his decision was just because MacArthur had overstepped his authority, defied direct orders from his superior and interfered with Truman's hope of ending the Korean War quickly.

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