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    "ocrText": "TOP SEORET\nDECLASSIFIED\nE.O. 11652, Sec. 3(E) and 5(D)\nWHITE HOUPE PRESS RELEAR\nBy NLT-HC NARS Date 037-75\nStates and the added responsibility which has been entrusted to\nme by the United Nations, I have conqlude d that I must make a\ndecided\nchange of command in the Far East. I have, therefore, relieved\nGeneral MacArthur of his commands and have designated Lt. Gen.\nMatthew B. Ridgway as his successor.\nARCHIVEB AXD\nRECORDE\nSERVICE\n\"Full and vigorous debate on matters of national policy\nis a vital element in the constitutional system of our free demo-\ncracy. It is fundamental, however, that military commanders on\nactive duty must be governed by the policies and directives issued\nto them in the manner provided by our laws and Constitution. In\ntime of crisis, this consideration is particularly compelling.\n\"General MacArthur's place in history as one of our\ngreatest commanders is fully established. The nation owes him\na debt of gratitude for the distinguished and exceptional service\nwhich he has rendered his country in posts of great responsibility.\nFor that reason I repeat my regret at the necessity for the action\nI feel compelled to take in his case.\nHave ed\norder\nPart II. Deliver and confidentially the following message\nto\nGeneral Ridgway prior to your leaving Korea: as indicated\nin part III following.\n\"The President has decided to relieve General MacArthur\nand appoint you as his successor as Supreme Commander, Allied\nPowers; Commander-in-Chief United Nations Command; Com-\nmander-in-Chief, Far East; and Commanding General, U.S. Army,\nFar East.\n\"It is realized that your presence in Korea in the immediate\nfuture is highly important, but we are sure you can make the proper\nTOP Stont"
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