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President Truman Salutes 442nd Regimental Combat Team

President Harry S. Truman (left) salutes after decorating the colors of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, composed of Japanese-American soldiers who fought in the European Campaign. Soldiers are (left to right): Conrad Kurahara, Sacramento, California; Mitsuomi Tanaka, Honokaa, Hawaii; Thomas Harimoto, Honolulu, HI; Hiroshi Yamamoto, Brigham, Utah; and Laverne Kurahara, twin brother of Conrad, Sacramento, CA. Visitors, photographers, and other members of the press observe in the background. This event was held on the White House grounds at the Ellipse.

Korea: The Forgotten War Remembered

 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.

Korean War Home Movies by Charles Spurlin

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.

Yokohama new Grand Hotel, guarded by 11th Airborne Division, was for the Supreme Commander and United Nations Signatories during preparation for ceremony

Yokohama (Japan) new Grand Hotel, guarded by 11th Airborne Division, was for the Supreme Commander and United Nations Signatories during preparation for ceremony. From a scrapbook presented to Postmaster General Robert E. Hannegan on the occasion of his visit to General Headquarters U. S. Army Forces, Pacific in Tokyo, Japan, July 1946.

American Flag is hoisted in Seoul, Korea

Officers and men of the 24th Corps stand at attention as the American Flag is hoisted in Seoul, Korea, September 9, 1945. From a scrapbook presented to Postmaster General Robert E. Hannegan on the occasion of his visit to General Headquarters, U. S. Army Forces, Pacific, in Tokyo, Japan, July 1946. (These photographs have been reproduced in 8x10 and placed in the regular photo boxes).