San Francisco hero's welcome parade for Gen. James Van Fleet, retiring UN commander; press conference

General James A. Van Fleet returns to San Francisco from the Far East, receiving a warm welcome. He warns Americans about the potential consequences of losing Korea, suggesting that Japan and the rest of Asia could follow. Van Fleet praises the valor and skill of South Korean soldiers, emphasizing their courage and military aptitude, comparable to American troops.

Who greeted General Van Fleet and his wife upon their return?

• Admiral Chester Nimitz

• President Harry S. Truman

• General Douglas MacArthur

• Lieutenant General Joseph Swing

What did General Van Fleet warn could happen if Korea was lost?

• The United States would lose its military power

• Japan and the rest of Asia might also fall

• Europe would become vulnerable

• The United Nations would dissolve

How long have South Korean soldiers been involved in the war according to General Van Fleet?

• One year

• Two years

• Four years

• Nearly three years

What does General Van Fleet say about the rotation in the ranks of South Korean soldiers?

• There is frequent rotation

• There is no rotation

• Rotation happens every six months

• Rotation is based on performance

According to General Van Fleet, how do South Korean soldiers compare to American soldiers?

• They lack military aptitude

• They are more skilled

• They are equally skilled and brave

• They are less skilled