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CABINET MEETING, FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 1951
Labor - absent
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Galvin for Labor
Burke for Post Office
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Briefed Cabinet on Korea.
THE PRESIDENT
Asked V. P. to inform Cabinet on appearance of MacArthur at Con-
gressional appearance.
V. P.
General Mac made a dramatic appearance and an effective one. However
the general's arguments were faulty.
THE PRESIDENT
Had asked the General previously to come back to this country for
a reception which he declined. Is sorry to have had to fire MacArthur
but he had no choice.
Asked Cabinet to follow Acheson and Bradley in public appearances
and point up what is behind our foreign policy.
V. P.
Thinks it important that we point out that we can't blockade China
without declaring war on China. This would not be supported by the
United Nations.
ACHESON
Iran situation is now more critical. The British are falling down
on their responsibility.
MARSHALL
The big question is are we going to go alone in the world without
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