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Armistice agreement brings the Korean War to a halt, Panmunjon, Korea.
Major events of 1953. Field ambulances arrive at Freedom village bringing repatriated prisoners at the end of hostilities during the Korean War. General William Harrison of United States and General Nam II of North Korea sign the armistice agreement in Panmunjon bringing the war to a halt. War weary American soldiers return home and receive a warm welcome. Soldiers hug their family and friends as they reunite with them. The Statue of Liberty in New York, United States. (Note: Among those repatriated, seconds 18-21 and 26-28 of the clip show Rifleman George Hobson from Fazakerley, Liverpool, of the Royal Ulster Rifles, who was shot and captured at the Battle of the Imjin River in 1951.)
Men carry released sick prisoners on a stretcher with their luggage out of annex ward in Panmunjom, Korea.
Operation Little Switch in which released U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force POW (Prisoners Of War) are taken from Panmunjom, Korea to Tachikawa, Tokyo as part of repatriation effort late in the Korean War. Medical staff carry a number of sick or injured US military personnel (former prisoners) on stretcher. The first one seen is A/2C Robert L. Weinbrandt of El Cajon, California, a B-29 "Super Fortress tail gunner captured after his plane was shot down the night of January 28-29, 1953. He is seen being transported with his luggage out of annex ward. Several views of the released, former POW including several taken on stretchers out of the ward, and others that walk out on foot, smiling. Soldiers grab packs of Lucky Strike cigarettes from a basket. A car parked in the background. Officers and nurses in the hospital. General Shambora shakes hands with a released U.S. Army soldier.
United States forces move across Han River to capture Seoul, Korea.
Focuses on Korean War (1950-1953). U.S. tanks and troops cross Han River to capture Seoul, Korea. Tanks moves across the river. River village is taken over by the U.S. forces. Tanks and troops advance on muddy field. Words written on tank read 'We Three My Driver, My gunner, And Me. Enjoy Yourself It's Later Than You Think'.
Guns on USS Missouri firing coastal targets during Korean War, Korea.
Focuses on Korean War (1950-1953). USS Missouri off the coast of Korea. Guns mounted on USS Missouri. The UN flag is raised on battleship. Admiral Allan Smith and other officer salute. Gun barrels swing. Gun crewmen handle bombs aboard USS Missouri. Bombs are transferred by elevator. Officer looks into periscope. Guns on USS Missouri fire coastal targets. Bursts in water. Explosions on coast.
A U.S. Army General announces to bring a ceasefire agreement into effect in Korea during the Korean War.
U.S. infantrymen wading across a flooded region during the Korean War. They emerge on a sandy beach near a mountain. Next, they are seen heading up a hillside. A soldier arranges mortar shells in a bunker. He then begins firing them in rapid succession at an enemy held hill. Scene shifts to U.S. Army General Mark Clark announcing the armistice ending hostilities, in July, 1953. He speaks in a hall packed with military personnel.
Construction of pontoon bridge across Naktong tributary during Korean War, Korea.
Focuses on Korean War (1950-1953). A sign on tree reads '8 Ball Express Built 1492 Rebuilt 1950'. U.S. army vehicles pass on pontoon bridge built across Naktong tributary. Sign on bridge reads 'Cross By Courtesy of C Co 8th ENGR C BN'. South Korean laborers wade through river. They are employed to construct bridge. Heavy construction equipment, bulldozers and cranes at construction site.
