. Why did President Harry S. Truman fire General Douglas MacArthur?
a. MacArthur had openly voiced sympathy with North Koreans.
b. MacArthur stated he would run as the Republican presidential candidate.
c. MacArthur had accused Truman of incompetence and political posturing.
d. MacArthur was found to have had an extramarital affair with his secretary.
Ans: c. MacArthur had accused Truman of incompetence and political posturing.
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