Korean War, 1950-1953

President Harry S. Truman stands in the Oval Office at the White House after presenting three Korean War veterans with the Congressional Medal of Honor. From left to right: unidentified Army officer; Korean War Medal of Honor recipient Sergeant John A. Pittman, President Truman, Secretary of Defense George Marshall, and unidentified Army officer. Others are unidentified.

Snapshot taken in Korea of four unidentified soldiers standing by injured Koreans lying in stretchers on the ground. It is not known whether they are friend or enemy. From: Brenda Thompson.

Snapshot taken in Korea of three unidentified soldiers shielding their ears against the explosive noise of the shells they are firing at a North Korean target. From: Brenda Thompson.

Snapshot taken in Korea of American soldiers firing artillery shells at an unknown target. From: Brenda Thompson.

Snapshot taken in Korea of three American soldiers behind a sand-bag fortification. A hand-lettered sign reads "Seoul City Limits." From: Brenda Thompson.

Snapshot taken in Korea of a convoy of trucks on a rural road. Soldiers are standing, sitting, and even sleeping at the side of the road. From: Brenda Thompson.

Snapshot taken in Korea of an entrenchment of American soldiers directing cannon fire with the aid of binoculars. From: Brenda Thompson.

Snapshot taken in Korea of three American tanks with soldiers riding on top of each tank. From: Brenda Thompson.

Snapshot taken in Korea of United States ships landing men and equipment at Inchon. From: Brenda Thompson.

Lonnie Carberry of Waco, Texas (left), World War II veteran, visits Korean War veterans to build morale and show that you can lead a productive life in spite of handicaps. Mr. Carberry is a bilateral arm amputee and is a member of the Amputee Demonstration Team. The Korean War veteran in the bed is unidentified.