1944: PRESENTATION TO FDR

Admiral Chester Nimitz presented the advantages of the Formosa plan to an interested listener who was initially opposed to General MacArthur's proposed operation in the Philippines. However, as the discussion progressed, General MacArthur effectively argued for his plan to return to the Philippines, ultimately gaining the President's endorsement.

What was Admiral Chester Nimitz's stance on the Formosa plan?

• He was indifferent to it.

• He was unaware of it.

• He opposed it.

• He supported it.

Who was opposed to General MacArthur's proposed operation in the Philippines?

• The President

• Admiral Chester Nimitz

• An interested listener

• General MacArthur himself

What was General MacArthur's main argument during the conference?

• To fulfill his promise to return to the Philippines

• To abandon the Philippines

• To delay any military operations

• To support the Formosa plan

What was the outcome of the conference regarding the military operations?

• General MacArthur's plan was endorsed

• Both plans were rejected

• The Formosa plan was chosen

• No decision was made

Who ultimately endorsed General MacArthur's plan?

• General MacArthur himself

• The interested listener

• The President

• Admiral Chester Nimitz