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.

What was the primary purpose of President Harry Truman's visit to Wake Island?

Describe the nature of the discussions held during the conference.

Who were the key military advisers present during the conference?

What was the significance of the decoration ceremony that took place before the meeting ended?

What was the outcome of the secret meeting between Truman and his general?