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CABINET MEETING, APRIL 16, 1951 TRISZY Acheson ARCHIVER, MATHONAMES McGrath - Absent RECORDS Tobin SERVICE Webb for State Perlman for Justice COL CURTIS Briefed Cabinet on Korea. THE PRESIDENT Asked V. P. to brief Cabinet on program for Gen MacArthur in Congress next Thursday. V. P. The House will probably vote to invite MacArthur to appear before Congress. The Senate will concur. He will be given every courtesy and consideration. Armed Svc Committee has also invited Mac to appear before committee. The activities of Joe Martin and Wherry have caused great bitterness by injecting politics into the occasion. THE PRESIDENT Had to put pressure on Rayburn and McCormack to go along with reso- lution to invite MacArthur. MARSHALL President has directed Gen Collins to provide Honor Guards and troops for San Francisco, Washington and New York. Asked for approval to invite Army commanders who served with MacArthur to come to Washing- ton reception. THE PRESIDENT Approved. MARSHALL Is to be 1st witness before Armed Service Committee on the Mac- Arthur case. Asked for suggestions as to testimony.