Today in History – April 11

1951 – US President Harry S. Truman relieved General of the Army Douglas MacArthur of his commands for making public statements that contradicted the administration’s policies.

General MacArthur greets President Truman (StreetView)
General MacArthur greets President Truman

1986 – The FBI Miami shootout was a gun battle tha occurred between eight Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents and two serial bank robbers.

1986 FBI Miami Shootout site (StreetView)
1986 FBI Miami Shootout site

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