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President Truman addresses the nation as he gives reason for General MacArthur's dismissal as commander in Korea.
United States President Harry S. Truman dismisses General Douglas MacArthur during the Korean War. President Truman addresses the nation and explains the reasons for the dismissal of General MacArthur as the Supreme Commander of the UN forces in Korea. Truman clarifies in his address that the "cause of world piece is much more important than any individual." He notes his concerns that the Korean War could become a World War III. He says that General MacArthur has been dismissed to uphold the cause of world peace. He however explains that the change in command must not be seen as change in policies. He assures that the Allies will not widen the war. He also affirms his faith in principles of peace, justice and freedom.
Marilyn Rich performs stunt on rings attached to helicopter, to promote Clothes For Korea campaign
American acrobat Marilyn Rich performs stunts while hanging from a helicopter to promote the ‘Clothes For Korea’ campaign during the Korean War. Marilyn Rich hands bundle of donated clothes to helicopter pilot. The Hess’s Department Store-sponsored helicopter takes off from Palisades Park, New Jersey, with Marilyn Rich riding under the helicopter, holding onto rings attached to ropes beneath it. The helicopter in flight over the New York skyline. Another helicopter equipped with pontoon flies nearby. The female stunt artist shows stunts on the rings, passing by various New York City skyscrapers of the New York City skyline. The helicopter and Marilyn Rich passes near the Statue of Liberty.
Lt General Ridgway and UN officials gather for dedication ceremony at UN Memorial Park Cemetery
Representatives of United Nations countries who are fighting in Korean War gather for a dedication ceremony at the UN Memorial Park cemetery in Pusan, South Korea. Flags of various countries include Great Britain, France, and South Korea. United Nations flag . Military Officers and officials stand at the cemetery. Lieutenant General Matthew Ridgway, of the United States leads the activities. Flag of United Nations being hoisted. Troops and officers stand at attention. Flowers placed on graves. Flag of India, Pakistan, France, United Nations and various countries.
A coffee and doughnut shop run by the Military Police in Korea during the Korean War.
A U.S. military convoy of jeeps on a road. Soldiers seated in the jeeps. The soldiers are flagged down by Military Police (MP) in a jeep. The two jeeps stop at a barricade. They approach a shack coffee shop called Uncle Dan's Doughnuts run by the MPs. Sign boards reads 'Stag Night Tonight' and 'Unescorted ladies not Permitted'. MPs and a soldier stand and drink coffee and eat doughnuts outside the shack. The soldiers talk. Sign boards read 'Mud and straw houses for sale'. The soldier reads signs about 'Turkey Sandwiches', 'Formal Dance' and 'Military Abbreviations' put up at the coffee shop. The U.S. Army soldiers get into their jeep and leave.
Sherman tank in Korea.
Troops on Sherman tank, tank moving. Tank tilts up and pushes a Korean hut to the ground to clear view for roadblock. Men under improvised shelter at side of a roadway. Troops playing cards under shelter, several other men stand by and watch. (Korean War)
F-51 Mustangs of the South African Air force attached to the U.S. Air Force18th Fighter Bomber Wing in Korea.
F-51 Mustang aircraft of 2 Squadron, South African Air Force (SAAF), fly overhead, in two flights of 4 aircraft each, and peel off for landing. This Squadron, attached to the USAF 18th Fighter Bomber Wing, is operating at K-10, Chinhae (aka Jinhae) Air Base, where one of their F-51s, displaying SAAF markings is seen taxiing to park. Other aircraft of the 18th Wing are seen parked in the background. Another F-51D, with USAF markings, tail number 45-11736, and shark's teeth painted on its nose, taxis out of the parking area. This aircraft is from the 12th Fighter Bomber Squadron, and piloted by Lt. James Glessner. (Korean War)