Question

MacArthur claimed in his press conference that _________ was at risk.

Answer 1

MacArthur claimed that democracy was at risk because of the rise of communism. He called for the use of Nuclear bombs on China and Truman refused. The situation caused friction between Truman and General MacArthur. Bombing China would not diminish communism is Truman's thought while the General wanted to rid the world of them.