Secretary Acheson Testifies At MacArthur Hearing
Secretary Acheson Testifies At MacArthur Hearing
The seventh witness before the senate delving into the ouster of General Macarthur is State secretary Dean Acheson, who testified that our policy in Korea must be to keep the war from spreading. He also said our allies were disturbed by MacArthur proposals. Establishing shot - Secretary Dean Acheson getting out of a chauffeured limo MCUS - Acheson walking into the senate building in Washington MCUS - Senator Russell, chairman of the committee shaking hands with Acheson CUS - A brief shot of two photographers snapping pictures with flashbulbs going off CUS - Secretary Dean Acheson sitting at a desk giving his testimony (no audio) The secretary outlines the government's policy in Korea. [ That in adopting all possible means to prevent the spread of war and Russia's entrance as a belligerent. He tells the committee, America s allies are highly disturbed over the MacArthur proposals for ending the conflict and again urges a negotiated peace].