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Why did MacArthur oppose Wainwright's Medal of Honor?

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∙ 14y ago

Updated: 8/19/2022

Jonathon Mayhew Wainwright !V, was nominated for the Medal of Honor and Douglas MacArthur did oppose the award. Truman over ruled that decision. He had no animosity toward MacArthur and supported his run for the Republican nomination as President.

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