CABINET MEETING, APRIL 16, 1951
Acheson - absent
McGrath - absent
Tobin - absent
Webb for State
Perlman for Justice
COL CURTIS
Briefed Cabinet on Korea.
THE PRESIDENT
Asked V. P. to brief Cabinet on program for Gen MacArthur in Congress next Thursday.
V.P.
The House will probably vote to invite MacArthur to appear before Congress. The Senate will concur. He will be given every courtesy and consideration. Armed Svc Committee has also invited Mac to appear before committee. The activities of Joe Martin and Wherry have caused great bitterness by injecting politics into the occasion.
THE PRESIDENT
Had to put pressure on Rayburn and McCormack to go along with resolution to invite MacArthur.
MARSHALL
President has directed Gen Collins to provide Honor Guards and troops for San Francisco, Washington and New York. Asked for approval to invite Army commanders who served with MacArthur to come to Washington reception.
THE PRESIDENT
Approved.
MARSHALL
Is to be 1st witness before Armed Service Committee on the MacArthur case. Asked for suggestions as to testimony.
THE PRESIDENT
Suggested the V.P. urge Armed Service Committee to postpone Marshall appearance until after MacArthur appears in Congress.
WEBB
Sentiment in Japan on MacArthur's departure was more restrained than expected. The friction between British and Iranians seems to be settling somewhat.
PERLMAN
Reviewed activities of Department in the contempt case against Secty Sawyer et al in Dollar Steamship case.
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