1. With which Presidential election is this cartoon dealing?

2. Would you say the cartoonist holds MacArthur in high esteem? Why do you feel this way from examining this cartoon?

3. Who was Robert Taft? What was his position at the time? What party did he represent?

4. Research General Douglas MacArthur's relationship with President Truman to answer the following:

A. When and under what circumstances did President Truman relieve General MacArthur from duty?

B. Why was General MacArthur relieved of command?

C. Do you feel President Truman was justified?

D. Did General MacArthur ever express an interest in becoming President?

5. Find and read MacArthur's speech delivered before Congress after his being relieved of his command.

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Cartoon Credit: McClatchy Newspapers. Reprinted with permission.

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