How Did Truman Apply the Recommendations Brought Forth by NSC-68

question 50

Multiple Choice

How did Truman apply the recommendations brought forth by NSC-68 to the military crisis in Korea?

• A) He referred to the conflict in Korea as a "war" rather than a UN-sanctioned "police action."
• B) He agreed to a rapid and permanent military buildup that quadrupled the defense budget.
• C) He insisted on obtaining congressional approval for military actions in Korea.
• D) He sent military support to North Korean leader Kim Il-Sung.

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