Douglas MacArthur was relieved of his command during the Korean War on April 11, 1951, by President Harry S. Truman due to disagreements over military strategy. MacArthur was subsequently called back to the United States, where he addressed a joint session of Congress on April 19, 1951, defending his actions and expressing his views on the war. His relief marked a significant moment in U.S. military and political history, highlighting tensions between military leaders and civilian authority.
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