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Korean War - 1950, War Or Peace? Britain, U.S. Strengthen Ties In Korean Crisis

Reel Number: 250043-06

Color: Black and White

Sound: SD

Year / Date: 1950

Country: England,Korea,United Kingdom,USA

Location: DC,Washington

TC Begins: 12:25:38

TC Ends: 12:28:15

Duration: 00:02:37

Korean War - 1950, War Or Peace? Britain, U.S. Strengthen Ties In Korean Crisis 12:25:41 View over river. Ground w/ United Nations troops retreating, MP directing Army trucks & jeeps. Cross river bridge, along mountain road. MCU Marines wave from back of trucks. Refugees along riverbank & crossing in boat towed by tug. LS refugees w/ bags along railroad tracks & roads. Troops marching. Swish pan to... 12:26:47 Washington DC meeting between Attlee & Truman w/ George Marshall & Dean Acheson standing behind for photographers. CUs. 12:27:11 Attlee at microphones at National Press Club, SOF: “Our two countries, two of the leading countries in the United Nations; and we are engaged in a great adventure, the adventure of peace. Believing that if we are to base peace on sure foundations we must resist aggression we are together, w/ others, seeking w/ our action in Korea to assert the rule of law. Our parties are fighting alongside yours, and you may be certain that in fair or foul weather where the stars & stripes fly in Korea the British flag will fly beside them.” (Applause). Korean War; 1950; Fighting; Retreat; Displaced Persons; Refugees;

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