Why did President Truman fire General Douglas MacArthur?
a. MacArthur made public statements challenging the authority of the president
b. MacArthur refused to expand the fighting into China
c. MacArthur welcomed the Chinese government to Korea
d. MacArthur was a war hero from World War II
Answer: a. MacArthur made public statements challenging the authority of the president
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