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Events on Wednesday 11 April 1951 1
1951Truman Relieves General MacArthur of CommandDispute over Korean War strategy ends MacArthur's careerPresident Harry Truman dismissed General Douglas MacArthur as commander of UN forces in Korea after MacArthur publicly challenged the administration's strategy of limited war. The decision triggered a national controversy over civilian control of the military. MacArthur returned home to a hero's welcome and addressed Congress days later.