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A USO troupe, starring Jack Benny, entertains American troops in Korea, after the armistice
In opening scene, as many as 20 thousand American troops are seen seated in sand at the base of a mountain. They watch as comedian, Jack Benny does a monologue. Camera focuses on two senior officers of the Third Infantry Division sitting with the troops. On the right is Major General Haydon L. Boatner, who assumed Command of the 3rd Division in December 1954. Rank insignia of the officer to his right is not discernible in the images. The next scene shows a woman dancer performing as another woman plays an accordion. Another view of the vast audience, with senior officers seated in the front row.
Three new Army Corps are turned over to the republic of Korea and address of congratulation in Korea.
New strength for the Republic of Korea Army in South Korea. Three new Army corps are turned over to the Republic of Korea for training and operation. Flag of Republic of Korea and two another flags. In the address of congratulation , U.S. General Maxwell Taylor speaks in Korean and a surprised South Korean President Syngman Rhee expresses admiration for General Taylor speaking in Korean and notes, in English, that he understood every word.
Chinese prisoners from Korean War defect to Taiwan (Republic of China).
Former communist Chinese prisoners repatriated from Korean War prison camps arrive in Taipei, Taiwan, becoming "anti-Communist Heroes" January 23, 1954. Crowd gathered outside a large building in Taipei. A large freedom bell is rung. Chairman of the gathering and Premier of the Republic of China Chen Cheng addresses the crowd. The crowd with banners demonstrates against communism and against mainland People's Republic of China. South Korean ambassador to China (Taiwan), Kim Hong-il, addresses the gathering. Men in special white uniforms lined up are the first group of liberated, defecting former prisoners. The Map of Korea shows 38th parallel on it. The United Nations and the U.S. flags. American C-119 Flying Boxcar aircraft in flight over airfield, arriving in Korean. Chinese officers march on airfield after leaving planes, before transporting to Taiwan. U.S. official instructs Chinese officers. The UN Transportation Corps loading supplies onto truck. Sign reads 'Warming Tents'. American General BS Latton with the United Nations staff inspects transportation arrangements. Processing officers arrive at the field. The Chinese Nationalist Military delegation men arrive from Taiwan. The Commanding Officer of The UN Forces, John Ho inspects the processing area with his staff. View of building area. Men prepare flags. Signs and banners along the road. General Latton with a Chinese General. Representatives of the Chinese Nationalist Government lined up to welcome prisoners after the Korean War. Band plays music. Liberated Chinese prisoners arrive with flags and banners. They are welcomed by the UN officials. Freed Chinese prisoners get into tents. (Many of the defecting Chinese were former Kuomintang soldiers taken captive by the communist forces during the Chinese Civil War.)
People gather to greet United States 3rd Infantry Division in New Orleans, Louisiana after they return from the Korean War.
October 29, 1954, General Maxwell B. Taylor, Commander of the U.S. 8th Army, in Korea, escorts a South Korean diplomat up the stairs to a reviewing stand. A color guard is seen and then a view of the Korean representative, General Taylor, and Major General Charles D.W. Canham, Commander of the Third U.S. Infantry Division, saluting as soldiers of the 3rd Division begin marching in review. Camera focuses on the seated Army band, playing for the marchers. Soldiers of the 3rd Division are seen passing behind the band, carrying their Duffel bags and other belongings on their way to board the U.S. Navy transport ship USS General M. B. Stewart (AP-140) which would take them home to the USA. The next scene shows 3rd Division soldiers leaving the the USS M.B. Stewart at New Orleans, Louisiana. A huge banner hangs on a port building welcoming the Division. American troops with massed flags stand with Audie Murphy, on a bunting covered porch to welcome the returning 3rd Division troops. An Army marching band plays as they parade across the dock. Several motorcycle policemen lead a parade or the returning troops along the streets of New Orleans. Scene shifts to Master Sergeant Queen at the filming location for the Army production, "The Big Picture." Audie Murphy is with him, and praises the Army's 3rd Infantry Division, noting that he had served as one of its soldiers.
A sailor visits the statue of Admiral Yi, works in a Navy yard and is visited by his friends in Korea.
Life of Republic of Korea Navy sailors in Korea. A Korea Navy sailor walks on dock with his baggage. Ships anchored at the dock. The sailor visits the statue of Admiral Yi Sun-sin, erected April 13, 1952, at the Bukwon roundabout in Jinhae Korea . Inscriptions on the statue of the Admiral. The sailor walks away and arrives at the Navy yard. The sailor with officers arrive at the yard. A fan hooked to an overhead crane being transferred. Workers work on a gun barrel. A gear system in operation. The sailor works on lathe and other machines. Friends visit the sailor in the Navy yard. The sailor makes them visit the yard. A battleship under construction. An officer works on the fan of the ship. The sailors visit the officer. The sailors perform electrode welding on parts of ship. A sailor calls the other sailors working on the ship. A sailor smokes. The signal light of the ship flashed. Sailors continue working on ship. The ship at dock. Sailors at the rail of ship. Sailors wave to their friends aboard the ship. The anchor of the ship opened. The ship leaves the dock. The sailor stands at the dock. Sailors rotate the navigation wheel of the ship. Sailors work on machines aboard ship. Sailors perform welding in the Navy yard. Three sailors walk at the training academy. The entrance to the training academy.
Korean young men take exam and undergo physical tests at the Naval Training Academy in Korea.
Korean boys take exams and enter the Republic of Korea Navy in Korea. Entrance to the training academy of Republic of Korea Navy. Trainees walk in columns while entering the academy. View of trees at the academy. A mountain in the background. New recruits watch as navy sailors march past them. Sailors exercise on a parade ground. The sailors stand in formation. An officer inspects as the recruits take physical exams. A young man undergoes an eye test to assess vision. The boy reads with one eye closed. A boy blows in a pipe as he is checked for breathing capacity. The doctor notes the readings. Doctors check the boys. Chest X-ray of a young man is taken. Doctor examines the X-ray. Officers hand over physical test reports to boys. Boys consult each other with reports. Boys look at the notice board for short listed candidates. Boys cheer after being selected. Uniforms kept on bed. New recruits get dressed in Korean Navy uniform. An officer walks inside the sailors' room. A sailor places uniform in a storage area. Sailors get dressed. Sailors run as the bell rings. Sailors stand in formation. Sailors take oath. Officers in charge of the training are introduced. An officer gives command. The sailors drill in formation. The sailors practice rifle shooting at targets.
