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.
U.S. soldiers at the 40th Infantry Division area in Seoul. On return from R&R (Rest and Relaxation) in Japan, Sergeant Tubb and Private First Calss (Pfc) Hill walk up a steep hill to their sandbagged Command Post. They are greeted by a Sergeant who walks up from the CP and gives them armored vests. They are joined by three buddies. Hill and Tubbs present the Sergeant with a cap and parasol.
U.S. soldiers at the 40th Infantry Division area in Seoul. Sergeant Tubb and Private First Calss (Pfc) Hill return from R&R (Rest and Relaxation) in Japan. Hill and Tubb are driven in a U.S. Army jeep along valley road to the base of a hill. They leave the jeep with rifles and a field bag. One man carries combat boots in his hand. They walk to their company's position on the line. Snow on the hillside.
Celebrations outside the Capitol Building after Seoul's takeover by Korean Government.Several dignitaries seated on the gallery of the Capitol Building can be seen.Crowd gather in numbers in front of the Capitol Building and cheer as the speaker speaks.A large Korean National flag on the wall behind the gallery.A cameraman covers the event from a raised platform.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.