January 8, 1999

PERSEVERANCE

A news article by Ashley and Beth:
GREENWOOD GLANCER (school newspaper)
December 11, 1998

Truman and General MacArthur shake hands during their conference at Wake Island, October 15, 1950.

In June 1950 North Korea invaded South Korea. President Truman sent United States troops to help South Korea. General Douglas MacArthur, a five star general and hero of WWII, was in head command. Later the Chinese became an ally of North Korea. They sent roops to help fight. Many citizens who lived nearby were afraid the war was going to spread. General MacArthur wanted to take the war to the Chinese Mainland. President Truman disagreed and stripped him from command. Many people disagreed wi th the President Truman, though, was sure that no military person should make United States policy. That job was his!!

Photo taken, December 14, 1952

Ashley and Beth
Greenwood Elementary
Greenwood, MO