According to the United Nations Resolution of June 1950, why were UN and U.S. forces sent to Korea, and what was their original mission/objective? After Communist China intervened, President Truman and General MacArthur came to view the strategic situation differently. What were Truman’s primary concerns about the Korean War, and did he wish to expand the war? Conversely, why did MacArthur believe that it was necessary for the United States to adopt a new strategy in Korea? What did MacArthur argue were the consequences of “losing” in Korea?