APPLYING MAIN IDEAS
“If I allowed him to defy the civil authorities in this manner, I myself would be violating my oath to uphold and defend the Constitution.”
–President Harry Truman, April 11, 1951
In this quotation, Truman refers to his unpopular decision to fire _________________.
a.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower
c.
General Douglas MacArthur
b.
his vice president
d.
his attorney general
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
A
B
C
D