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I was taught that General MacArthur wanted to nuke China in retaliation for their involvement in the Korean War. His plan was to nuke their 12 largest cities. When he was deposed, he ran for President to try and authorize the actions himseld. How much of that story is true?

by /u/HellStandsStill in /r/AskHistorians

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