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"That War in Korea " Korean War Documentary Events of 1950-53 Combat & Armistice Part 2 6344 (1950)

1950 · Short film · 37 min

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This is part 2 of "That War in Korea", an epic documentary about the Korean Conflict. The war was fought from 1950 to 1953 as North Korea invaded southern Korea. Encyclopedia Britannica produced educational films on 16mm film during the 20th century for library and school use. This is the second portion of a two part feature. It opens with images of air to air combat with P-80 Shooting Stars; (:14). The Yalu River is pictured below (1:09). MacArthur and President Truman shake hands (1:52). The pair had a rocky relationship (1:52). Truman sticks another medal onto MacArthur’s jacket (2:02) as the press snaps photographs (2:06). The White House is pictured (2:15). MacArthur’s letter to Joseph William Martin Jr. about expanding aggression against China appears (2:25). Joint Chiefs of Staff (2:27); Bradley, Collins, Sherman and Vandenberg approved the policy limiting fighting to Korea. Truman and George Marshall are pictured (2:42). Reporters surround Truman’s desk on April 11th, 1951 (2:54). Truman delivers explanation (3:17) to the removal of MacArthur. New York post headlines read “Mac Out” (3:56). MacArthur (4:18) salutes as he leaves Japan. His Chrysler Crown Imperial limousine passes Japanese civilians (4:29). He, wife Jean and son Arthur wave to the camera (4:59). A parade proceeds down Pennsylvania Ave in DC (5:03). MacArthur urged a tougher stance against communism in Asia in a joint session of Congress (5:15) on April 19th, 1951. The famed quote, “old soldiers never…

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Running time
37 minutes
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Ephemeral Films

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