The initial response by the American public to the dismissal of General Douglas MacArthur was
A) anger at the United Nations.
B) criticism of MacArthur.
C) relief that nuclear war had been avoided.
D) anger at China.
E) criticism of President Truman.

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The initial response by the American public to the dismissal of General Douglas MacArthur was criticism of President Truman. Many Americans saw MacArthur as a military hero and disagreed with Truman's decision to relieve him of his command. Truman's approval ratings dropped significantly following the decision.

The Initial Response by the American Public to the Dismissal