In prisoner exchange at end of Korean War, US POW Army General William F. Dean arrives in Panmunjom, North Korea

Major General William F. Dean, the UN's highest-ranking prisoner, was liberated at Panmunjom during Operation Big Switch. After three years, he saw Americans again and received the Order of Taeguk from President Syngman Rhee. In Tokyo, Dean reassured families of POWs that he tried to answer their letters, despite not obtaining information on other POWs. He expressed hope that families received good news through Panmunjom.

What significant event marked Major General William F. Dean's liberation?

• The start of Operation Big Switch

• The final phase of Operation Big Switch

• The signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement

• The end of World War II

Who awarded General Dean the Order of Taeguk?

• Prime Minister Winston Churchill

• General Douglas MacArthur

• President Syngman Rhee

• President Harry S. Truman

Where was General Dean taken for treatment after receiving the Order of Taeguk?

• Tokyo

• Washington, D.C.

• London

• Seoul

What did General Dean assure the families who wrote to him during his imprisonment?

• He could not respond to any letters

• Their letters were answered after he received them

• Their letters were never received

• He had information about all missing POWs

What hope did General Dean express regarding the families of missing loved ones?

• That they would meet him in Tokyo

• That they have received good news through Panmunjom

• That they would be able to visit Panmunjom

• That they would receive financial compensation