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One of President
Truman’s most contro
versial acts was the fir
ing of General Douglas
MacArthur during the
Korean War after
MacArthur challenged
the President’s authority
as Commander-in-Chief
of the Armed Forces.
This cartoon appeared
the day before
MacArthur’s farewell
speech to Congress.
Hemmed Ln
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Questions to Thank About
1. What do the hats in this cartoon represent?
2. How does labeling the diplomats “appeasing” affect the cartoon’s meaning?
3. How might a Truman supporter characterize MacArthur’s role in Korea?
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What They Fear Most
This 1952 cartoon by
Reg Manning points up
two aspects of the cold
war: the competition for
nuclear weapons, and
the battle of ideas
between democracy
and communism. Study
the cartoon carefully,
and then answer the
questions that follow.
Library of Congress
Questions to Think About
1. What are the two “secret weapons” referred to in this cartoon?
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2. Which “secret weapon” do the Communists seem to fear more? Why?
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