Start of the Korean War Vignette

This video originally aired on Sunday, June 26, 2011.

About This Video

A film showed the beginning of the Korean War, which began on June 25, 1950, when communist North Korean forces advanced into South Korea. Strategic graphics illustrated combat footage and clips of soldiers. Film shown included U.S. Ambassador Warren Austin speaking in support of Korea in the United Nations. The footage was framed with Sergeant Queen interviewing war correspondent Jim Lucas at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.

 

Keywords

History, Korean War, Military

Related Subjects/Topics

  • World History
  • Military
  • U.S. History

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