Segment introduction by Captain Carl Zimmerman. Animated map shows Pyongyang, Taegu, Inchon (or Incheon), and Seoul, and the 38th parallel. PyongYang falls on October 17, 1950 to U.S. troops. Troops advancing in PyongYang. A North Korean soldier is captured. A tank drives on a railway in PyongYang. A burning truck carrying ammunition explodes. A medic treats a wounded U.S. soldier in the streets of Pyongyang. A dead North Korean at side of road as troops advance. Bridge crossing at Pyongyang. North Korean civilians in Pyongyang. Interview with Corporal David Grey, Korean war veteran. 187th Airborne Regiment parachuters prepare to depart from Kimpo Air Field. C-47 and C-119 boxcar airplanes take off from Kimpo Air Field on 20 October 1950. Parachutes of the 187th Airborne descend to ground. General MacArthur views parachutes from the interior of his Constellation air plane. Soldiers loading up cattle with equipment. Jeep and Howitzer tied to skids are seen still attached to parachutes. Wounded 187th Airborne Regiment soldiers are gathered and placed on helicopters. Wounded covered with shield on helicopter before take off. North Koreans wave flags as U.S. soldiers advance. Map shows major invasion dates for Korea in September and October 1950.
Liberated Chinese prisoners from Korean War prison camps, getting onto U.S. trucks to reach Incheon harbor in Seoul, en route to Taiwan where they are defecting from Communist China. They were known as "Anti-communist Heroes." The United Nations Transportation Corps and the United Nations officials take care of transportation process. Chinese Ambassador to Korea and other officials bid farewell to the Chinese prisoners. Trucks loaded with Chinese prisoners move along road. Chinese prisoners hold flags on trucks. Trucks stop in between before reaching Incheon. Prisoners have soup. Trucks loaded with prisoners begin the journey. Incheon city streets decorated to welcome Chinese Prisoners. South Korean civilians line up streets. Chinese prisoners greeted by 47th Overseas Chinese Organization members and the United Nations band. Crowd with flags and banners welcomes the Chinese prisoners. Chinese opera with people in colorful dresses. Freed Chinese prisoners march in Incheon harbor. Chinese prisoners holding the Chinese flags march along pier. Crowd cheers at harbor. Stick points out sea route from Incheon to Taipei, Taiwan. Convoy of warships and planes escorts liberated Chinese prisoners heading to new life in Taiwan, Republic of China (ROC).
The United Nation forces during the Korean War. An animated map shows the position of UN forces below the 38th Parallel in Korea. UN forces begin offenses in certain areas after 25th January, 1951. On 8th February UN forces cross over Han river and reach the south of Seoul. Activities of 10th Marine Corps on the central front of the war. Counter offensive launched by the Chinese across the 38th Parallel on 11th February. The position of UN forces after 18th February.
Television broadcast of Henry Trewhitt and Harry Ellis answering to the questions from a studio in Washington DC. A viewer asks a question from Belgrade. Cancun, Mexico: View of the coast of the city. President of the United States Ronald Wilson Reagan disembarks from the aircraft. The president with the officials. Harry Ellis speaks about the conference of industrial powers and of the developing nations. A viewer asks question from Oslo about the President's foreign policies to Nicaragua. People in Nicaragua. Henry Trewhitt states that the U.S. will not bear the socialist Sandinista government in Nicaragua. A viewer asks question from Seoul about America's trade policies. Harry Ellis speaks about the export of steel to Korea. Steel poles hooked are loaded on a transporter at dock. An overhead crane moves a furnace containing molten steel. Harry Ellis states that the president Reagan will work on protecting steel and automobile industry.
Famous Hollywood star Marilyn Monroe dies August 5, 1962 in United States. Marilyn Monroe dies at 36. Marilyn Monroe blows a kiss. Flashback shows Marilyn Monroe greeting Queen Elizabeth II of England. Monroe extends her hand to the British Queen. Marilyn Monroe in Korea on stage entertaining American soldiers during the Korean War in the early 1950s. Marilyn Monroe arrives for a USO show in a jeep. Monroe performs on the stage as Korean War soldiers look on. Marilyn Monroe kisses her second husband, baseball star Joe DiMaggio. Marilyn Monroe with her third husband writer Arthur Miller. Wide shot of Times Square, New York City at night in the late 1950s or early 1960s, with neon lights and traffic. Marylin Monroe being cheered by crowds as she attends a premiere at Times Square. People hold pictures of Marylin Monroe. Marilyn Monroe on a balcony as she waves and smiles.
Korean Constabulary parade on the eve of Seoul's takeover by Korean Government.A convoy of two jeeps,an armored vehicle and a car containing Korean military officers or Constabulary parade the streets of Seoul. Thousands of spectators gather around the streets waving Korean National flags.Cavalry of Korean Constabulary line up and salutes the passing convoy. Shows large number of Korean civilians dressed in suits and hats.15 August 1948.