Home movies shot by Lieutenant Daniel Karp during his service in the Air Force in the Korean War. Karp was mainly stationed in Japan. This film shows the activities of the 483rd Troop Carrier Wing, 314 Troop Carrier Group M, stationed out of Ashiya, Japan. It is dedicated to the men who gave their lives flying the Korean Airlift.
Home movies shot by Lieutenant Daniel Karp during his service in the Air Force in the Korean War. Karp was mainly stationed in Japan. This film shows activities primarily around the Air Base at Ashiya, Japan. An unidentified dignitary arrives at the Headquarters for the 403rd Troop Carrier Wing, home of the Korean airlift. A formal ceremony, inspection, marching, and awarding of medals follows.
Home movies shot by Lieutenant Daniel Karp during his service in the Air Force in the Korean War. Karp was mainly stationed in Japan. This film shows activities primarily around Ashiya, Japan. It includes the following people: Captain Sleppy (Karp's roommate); Pappy Anglan (played a role in JAG); Susan Merritt (wife of Karp's Chief Master Sergeant, Steve Merritt, who also appears later); Major Bowers and Mrs. Bower; Captain Pickett; Major Chandler; Major McDaniels; Tech Sergeant Everett Parrish (who ran a store on base); Joe Capito; and Corporal Lehman.
In response to a request from the Center for the Study of the Korean War, First Lieutenant Morton Wood, Jr., recorded his memories of his Korean War experience from his home in Bethesda, MD. He served as a member of Company C, Fifth Cavalry in the U.S. Army. One cassette, two sides.
Documentary about the Korean War as told by Florida Veterans for the Veterans Council of St. Johns County, FL. Stories about soldiers: Mike DelPizzo, Edwin O'Sullivan, Dr. Henry L. Moreland, Donal F. Foy, Boyd Guttery, and William Dudley. Directed by William Dudley and Michael Rothfeld. Produced by William Dudley, Chairman of the Veterans Council of St. Johns County, FL. Executive Producers: Dr. Henry Moreland, Jorge Rivera, and Michael Rothfeld. Videographer: Jorge Rivera.
Documentary highlighting the service of Florida Veterans for the Florida Veterans Program. Veterans include George Gaspard, James Vanairsdale, Richard Bassett, Robert Bey, and Jack Wentz. Directed by Dr. Nadia Ramoutar. Produced by Michael Rothfeld and Dr. Nadia Ramoutar.
Home movies taken during the Korean War by American soldier Charles Spurlin, exact date unknown, c. 1951-1953. Most of this reel was taken from a moving vehicle and is fast-moving and jumpy. It shows the Korean countryside, local residents going about daily life, and activities at an unidentified military base. There are a couple of glimpses of military airplanes flying overhead. The quality of this footage varies from fair to good.
Two Democratic party political radio programs from the 1950 election by India Edwards, executive director of the women's division of the Democratic National Party. The first part addresses the reaction to the Korean War; the second part addresses the national economy and uses a Tom Sawyer metaphor.
This silent home movie from Korean War soldier Robert Lodge was labeled "Kim." It includes a mix of color and black and white footage, taken during Lodge's service in 1952. It includes interactions between American soldiers and Korean people, unidentified Korean landmarks, children swimming, and soldiers relaxing.
Portions of this movie are closed due to privacy restrictions. Please contact the audiovisual archivist with questions.
This footage is in the public domain. Please credit: Robert D. Lodge. Harry S. Truman Library.
The CD is labeled "Korean War Interrogations 1952-1953." Most of this recording is in Korean making the context of it difficult to understand. Track one is in Korean. Track two is in Korean. Track three is partially in English, explaining that the recording was made in the Yondong Tho (?) Prison just after the Korean War, during Operation Big Switch. The prison was separated into two sides, with about 2000 prisoners on each side. The recording that follows are noises and singing from the prison.