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Author of the new book PRESIDENTS OF WAR (Crown). Nine books. @NBCNews Presidential Historian. Contributor PBS @NewsHour. Williams College. Born Chicago.

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    Michael Beschloss‏Verified account @BeschlossDC 14 Apr 2017

    Harry Truman’s order firing General MacArthur, this week 1951:pic.twitter.com/oC3btAb3R8

    6:05 AM - 14 Apr 2017
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      2. Bharat Jashanmal‏ @beejash 14 Apr 2017
        Replying to @BeschlossDC

        @mitchellreports A pity that a General is unable to fire a President.

        1 reply 1 retweet 3 likes
      3. Oseiwe Ibhagui‏ @OIbhagui 14 Apr 2017
        Replying to @beejash @BeschlossDC @mitchellreports

        Oh, come to #Africa; still happens

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      1. Ann Dillon Tannous‏ @VieChantant 14 Apr 2017
        Replying to @BeschlossDC

        Thank you for all the historical documents and pictures you post.

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      2. Glen Radcliffe‏ @TikiOwl 14 Apr 2017
        Replying to @BeschlossDC

        A real President, not someone acting as a King.

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      1. Frank C. Siraguso‏ @siraguso 14 Apr 2017
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        This is why I like Truman

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      1. Ann Dillon Tannous‏ @VieChantant 14 Apr 2017
        Replying to @BeschlossDC

        Is "the next following message" available?

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      1. DAD*AS*COVFEFE‏ @larrysing 14 Apr 2017
        Replying to @BeschlossDC

        The 1951 version of, "You ain't gotta go HOME, but you gotta get on up outta here!" :)

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      1. bradkansas‏ @travelerbrad 14 Apr 2017
        Replying to @BeschlossDC

        It was shocking but deserved. Ironically, but also deserved, was his gigantic ticker tape parade!

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      1. Barry Meridian‏ @Skyer194 15 Apr 2017
        Replying to @BeschlossDC @PhilWeiss

        Matthew B Ridgway was one of the best U.S Generals. He helped U.S free South Korea from Chinese and North Korea

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      1. Mark Collins‏ @Mark3Ds 15 Apr 2017
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        Good riddance-#MacArthur "worst general in American history?" http://www.cdfai.org.previewmysite.com/the3dsblog/?p=1412#comment-2861 … 2) #DugoutDoug https://cgai3ds.wordpress.com/2013/05/14/mark-collins-us-army-generally-mediocre-part-plus-dugout-doug/ … #WWII #USArmy

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      1. Robin prior‏ @prior_robin 15 Apr 2017
        Replying to @BeschlossDC

        greatness on Truman's part

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      1. David Thomson‏ @thomsonionioni 15 Apr 2017
        Replying to @BeschlossDC @navalhistorian

        The cap and pipe of MacArthur are on display at the National War Memorial, Seoul. Fascinating place to visit.

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      1. Postal Truth‏ @postofficetruth 14 Apr 2017
        Replying to @BeschlossDC @mitchellreports

        Here is the American People's letter to Trump: We are happy to inform you that we have Proof you committed treason & you will be impeached

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      1. Street Drovez ™️‏ @SvvanIsNovember 14 Apr 2017
        Replying to @BeschlossDC

        #trademarkTruman

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      1. Nicholas Rumney‏ @1eyeinrumney 14 Apr 2017
        Replying to @BeschlossDC @simonmontefiore

        I bet MacArthur didn't claim compensation or unfair dismissal

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      1. That Independent Guy‏ @JourniesHome 14 Apr 2017
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        Tru"man" but not a Tru"mp"! Man of Putin...

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      1. Michael Regan‏ @miker75058 14 Apr 2017
        Replying to @BeschlossDC @mitchellreports

        "Trump isn't afraid to drop bombs on enemies, unlike Harry Truman." - next Sean Spicer press conference.

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      1. Michael Paulos‏ @MikePaulos 14 Apr 2017
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        My dad was drafted and sent to Korea in 1951... he always liked Truman!

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