“The President's party arrived in three planes with thirty-fie reporters and photographers. As I shook hands with Mr. Truman, he remarked, "I've been a long time meeting you, General." I replied, "I hope it won't be so long next time."”

— Douglas MacArthur

But there was never to be a next time.
Source: Reminiscences (1964), p. 361

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