General MacArthur is Relieved by President Truman
General MacArthur is Relieved by President Truman
Clip: 508340_1_1
Year Shot: 1951
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1841
Original Film: HFR-SFL-35-229
HD: N/A
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Timecode: 01:50:26 - 01:50:42
Master 1841 - Tape 1 LS/TLSs black limousine pulling to curb littered by reporters on rainy day in Tokyo, Japan; U.S. military guard standing near street opens car door, salutes U.S. Army General DOUGLAS A. MACARTHUR who exits coach, returns salute after learning he has been relieved of duties as Allied Commander of United Nations Forces in the Far East. VO: "Exactly two hours after the thunderclap announcement, President Truman has fired General Douglas MacArthur. At lunch when he received word, the surprised general is seen grimly returning to his office to empty his desk and say farewell."