Convoy of Korean Constabulary parade the streets of Seoul on the eve of Seoul's takeover by Korean Government. Parade by Korean cavalry followed by a convoy of Constabulary in jeeps,armored vehicles and cars.Thousands of civilians gather across the streets on the occassion.15 August 1948.
Korean bands followed by students and civilians march on the streets of Seoul on the occasion of Seoul's takeover by the Korean Government.Shows thousand of civilians gathered outside the Capitol Building. Korean Bands march pass between the civilians followed by students seated in jeeps and cars.15 August 1948.
UN-Syrian delegate Yussim Mughir and his secretaries in conversation with Korean voters at a poll-booth in Seoul. Mughir and secretaries depart in a UN car.
Focuses on Korean War (1950-1953). Ships of the UN fleet fire guns at Island of Wolmi. Tracers fired at night. The UN fleet underway at sea. General MacArthur with other officials on ship. Smoke arises from explosions on Wolmi. First landing craft arrives at shore. The UN troops and tanks advance on Island of Wolmi. Dead North Korean soldier. Prisoners march under guard on island.
Korean War footage. On September 16, 1950, marines of U.S. First Marine Division, occupy streets of Incheon, accompanied by tanks. They advance on Incheon City streets Marines walk past tanks on field.
A ceremony restores government control to Inchon. General OP Smith and other U.S. Marine officers stand on the steps of a building during the ceremony. United States flag and Korean flag fly from a balcony above steps. South Korean officer, Sigmund Rhee with General OP Smith. Korean civilian officers march to the steps. Sigmund Rhee leads song from the steps of a building. Marines stand in attention during the ceremony. Civilians look on. Marine and Korean officer reads proclamation. Korean civilians clap. General OP Smith shakes hand with Sigmund Rhee.