Korean War, 1950-1953

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.

Secretary of the Army Frank Pace (left) and General of the Army and Commander-in-Chief of the United Nations forces Douglas MacArthur (right) saluting in honor of a 17-gun salute after Secretary Pace arrived at Haneda Airbase for inspection tour of the Far East. They are standing in front of a United States Air Force plane. Others in the background are unidentified.

General of the Army and Commander-in-Chief, United Nations Command Douglas MacArthur (second on the left) escorts Secretary of the Army Frank Pace (left) to an automobile upon Pace's arrival at Haneda Airbase. All others unidentified.

Secretary of the Army Frank Pace (left) meeting with Lieutenant Colonel Thomas H. Taylor (right) at the Hongcheon Airstrip, Korea. All others unidentified.

Secretary of the Army Frank Pace (left) standing with General Matthew Ridgway (third from the right) during inspection of the Far East. All others are unidentified.

Secretary of the Army Frank Pace (right) greeting members of the Swedish Red Cross at Pusan Air Base, Korea. All others are unidentified.