Korean War, 1950-1953

A photograph of Fankochi Point, Korea under attack by the USS Manchester.

This is a photograph of the USS Salem (CA 139) on duty during the Korean War.

Quartermasters R. L. Stirzinger and G. L. Beck raise the United Nations flag they made over the USS Manchester. The Manchester joined the United Nations Task Force 77 at Inchon, Korea.

Seaman H. N. Dressler is shown dyeing a handmade United Nations flag. The USS Manchester joined the United Nations Task Force 77 in Inchon, Korea.

A view of Fankochi Point, Korea showing a mine factory under fire by TF77 planes and the USS Manchester on September 27, 1950. T

A United Nations flag that was hand made by the quartermasters on the USS Manchester flies at full mast off Sonjin, Korea. The Manchester joined the United Nations Task Force 77 at Inchon.

Photograph of the USS Manchester underway somewhere near Korea.

USS Manchester Quartermasters R. L. Stirzinger and G. L. Beck display the United Nations flag that they made by hand. The Manchester joined the United Nations Task Force 77 in Inchon, Korea.

Seaman G. D. Beck puts finishing touches on a hand made United Nations flag. The USS Manchester joined the United Nations Task Force 77 in Incheon, Korea.

Under Secretary of State James Webb is called to the State Department to examine the situation in Korea.