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Hi all. Working on a TL, and among other things, Douglas MacArthur becomes president (elected as Robert Taft's running mate in 1952, and ascends upon Taft's death in 1953).

I am wondering who MacArthur picks for his cabinet. Of course, he is saddled at first with Taft's choices... Who would they be? And then, who would MacArthur replace?

Would JF Dulles have been Taft's choice as Sec State, or would he have gone with an isolationist (Hamilton Fish, Howard Buffett, John Bricker)? Who would have been Sec Def? Attorney General? Would MacArthur's cabinet and policies look that different from Eisenhower's?

Any thoughts and opinions would be greatly appreciated.
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