General MacArthur decorated by President Truman, October 1950

In mid-October, President Harry Truman traveled 7000 miles to Wake Island to meet his top general in the Far East, a man he had never met before. They held a private one-hour meeting followed by a general discussion with top military advisers. A decoration ceremony was held, and both leaders claimed to be in complete agreement, though the details of their private meeting remained undisclosed.

How far did President Truman travel to reach Wake Island?

• 10000 miles

• 5000 miles

• 7000 miles

• 2500 miles

Who was the top general President Truman met at Wake Island?

• General Bradley

• General MacArthur

• General Patton

• General Eisenhower

What was the duration of the private meeting between President Truman and the general?

• Three hours

• Thirty minutes

• One hour

• Two hours

Which military advisers were present at the general discussion?

• Admiral Nimitz and General Eisenhower

• General MacArthur and General Patton

• Joint Chiefs Chairman Bradley and Army Secretary Pace

• Secretary of Defense and Vice President

What event took place after the meeting that delighted photographers?

• A press conference

• A public speech

• A military parade

• A decoration ceremony