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Korean War Collection (#3)

"The Korean War: A Glimpse into the Past" The statues of soldiers at the Korean War Memorial in Washington D. C

Background imageKorean War Collection: KOREAN WAR: TANK, 1951. The crew of an Allied tank uses a lull in fighting near the Korean central

KOREAN WAR: TANK, 1951. The crew of an Allied tank uses a lull in fighting near the Korean central front north of Wonju, to clean weapons, 15 February 1951

Background imageKorean War Collection: KOREAN WAR: ARTILLERY. U. S. artillerymen firing an 8-inch howitzer on the front in Korea, June 1951

KOREAN WAR: ARTILLERY. U. S. artillerymen firing an 8-inch howitzer on the front in Korea, June 1951
KOREAN WAR: ARTILLERY. U.S. artillerymen firing an 8-inch howitzer on the front in Korea, June 1951

Background imageKorean War Collection: KOREAN WAR: CHURCH SERVICE. A U. S. Navy chaplain holds service for tank crewmen at a camouflaged

KOREAN WAR: CHURCH SERVICE. A U. S. Navy chaplain holds service for tank crewmen at a camouflaged tank near the front
KOREAN WAR: CHURCH SERVICE. A U.S. Navy chaplain holds service for tank crewmen at a camouflaged tank near the front in Korea, September 1952

Background imageKorean War Collection: KOREAN WAR: ARTILLERY. U. S. Marine artillerymen firing in the fog on a North Korean concentration

KOREAN WAR: ARTILLERY. U. S. Marine artillerymen firing in the fog on a North Korean concentration on the fighting
KOREAN WAR: ARTILLERY. U.S. Marine artillerymen firing in the fog on a North Korean concentration on the fighting front, early March 1951

Background imageKorean War Collection: KOREAN WAR: G. I. 1950. A G. I. resting after serving 43 straight days on the front lines in

KOREAN WAR: G. I. 1950. A G. I. resting after serving 43 straight days on the front lines in Korea, September 1950
KOREAN WAR: G.I. 1950. A G.I. resting after serving 43 straight days on the front lines in Korea, September 1950. Oil over a photograph

Background imageKorean War Collection: KOREAN WAR: TRIANGLE HILL. After enemy artillery has disrupted the Allied trolley system

KOREAN WAR: TRIANGLE HILL. After enemy artillery has disrupted the Allied trolley system, litter bearers carry an injured soldier down, October 1952

Background imageKorean War Collection: KOREAN WAR: TRENCHES, 1952. U. S. Marines seek shelter from enemy mortar fire deep in a trench

KOREAN WAR: TRENCHES, 1952. U. S. Marines seek shelter from enemy mortar fire deep in a trench on the eastern front in
KOREAN WAR: TRENCHES, 1952. U.S. Marines seek shelter from enemy mortar fire deep in a trench on the eastern front in Korea, March/April 1952

Background imageKorean War Collection: F-86 JET FIGHTER PLANE. Korean War era North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft in flight

F-86 JET FIGHTER PLANE. Korean War era North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft in flight

Background imageKorean War Collection: KOREAN WAR, 1950-1953. Infantrymen of the Second U. S. Division take cover from a Communist

KOREAN WAR, 1950-1953. Infantrymen of the Second U. S. Division take cover from a Communist Chinese mortar barrage in a
KOREAN WAR, 1950-1953. Infantrymen of the Second U.S. Division take cover from a Communist Chinese mortar barrage in a shallow pit




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"The Korean War: A Glimpse into the Past" The statues of soldiers at the Korean War Memorial in Washington D. C. , stand as a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made during this historic conflict. In 1953, amidst the Korean waters, the destroyer USS Shelton and aircraft carrier USS Antietam refueled from the tanker USS Tolovana, while the mighty USS Essex awaited her turn in the background. The battleship U. S. S. Missouri unleashed its powerful 16-inch guns upon Chong Ji, Korea, in October 1950, leaving an indelible mark on history. Graceful and formidable, Korean War-era North American F-86 Sabre combat aircraft soared through the skies with unparalleled precision and skill. An F-86 Sabre jet gracefully cuts through clouds as it embarks on another mission to defend freedom during this tumultuous time. At Pork Chop Hill in 1953, an American soldier wounded in battle receives much-needed assistance from two comrades who epitomize camaraderie and sacrifice. Marching north through Chunchon in Korea's central front was an American First Division tank—a symbol of strength and determination during trying times (photograph overlaid with oil). Loaded onto a U. S Marine Corps' T66 rocket launcher on the Korean front during early 1950s was a fearsome display of firepower that struck fear into enemy hearts. A poignant political cartoon by L. J Roche depicts President Harry S. Truman alongside Secretary of State Dean Acheson and Pentagon officials facing criticism over Truman's decision to remove General Douglas MacArthur from his post as supreme commander of U. N forces in Korea (1951). Beneath clear skies c1951, U. S Air Force B-29 Superfortresses embarked on daring bombing missions over Konan, North Korea - showcasing the might and precision of American airpower.