Korean War - 1951, Red Peace Bid, Russia’s Malik Says Formula Can Be Found.
13:03:29 MCU Yakov Malik SOF (English): “The Soviet people firmly believe that the most acute problem of the present day, the problem of the armed conflict in Korea, would also be settled. This would require the readiness of the parties to enter on the path of a peaceful settlement of the Korea problem. The Soviet people believe that as a first step discussions should be started between the belligerents for a cease-fire & an armistice providing for the neutral withdraw of forces from the 38th parallel. Can such a step be taken? I think it can, provided that there is a sincere desire to put an end to the bloody fighting in Korea. I think that surely is not too great a price to pay in order to achieve peace in Korea.”
13:04:42 Title: Truman - President Leaves Door Open For Peace Talks.
13:04:48 25Jun51 Military on platform in front of picture of General Hap Arnold w crowd watching. CU picture; CU widow Mrs Arnold. Truman at microphone; crowds listening w/ newspapers to shade.
13:05:14 Truman, SOF: “Of course we cannot promise that there will not be a World War. The Kremlin has it in its power to bring about such a war if it desires. It has a powerful military machine & its rulers are absolute tyrants. We cannot be sure what the Soviet rulers will do; but we can put ourselves in the position of saying ‘Attack, & you will have the united resources of the Free Nations thrown against you. (applause) Attack, & you will be confronted by a war you cannot possibly win. (applause) We are ready to join in a peaceful settlement in Korea now, just as we have always been. But it must be a real settlement, which fully ends the aggression & restores peace & security to the area & to the gallant people of Korea. In Korea, and in the rest of the world, we must be ready to take any steps which truly advance us towards real peace.
13:06:25 Standing applause. Truman pulls curtain to plaque on large rock dedicating Arnold Engineering Development Center; CU plaque.
13:06:47 Repeat Truman speech - better quality sound.
United Nations Representative; USSR Statement; USA statement; Threats; Presidential Speech; Cold War;
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Korean War - 1951, Red Peace Bid, Russia’s Malik Says Formula Can Be Found. 13:03:29 MCU Yakov Malik SOF (English): “The Soviet people firmly believe that the most acute problem of the present day, the problem of the armed conflict in Korea, would also be settled. This would require the readiness of the parties to enter on the path of a peaceful settlement of the Korea problem. The Soviet people believe that as a first step discussions should be started between the belligerents for a cease-fire & an armistice providing for the neutral withdraw of forces from the 38th parallel. Can such a step be taken? I think it can, provided that there is a sincere desire to put an end to the bloody fighting in Korea. I think that surely is not too great a price to pay in order to achieve peace in Korea.” 13:04:42 Title: Truman - President Leaves Door Open For Peace Talks. 13:04:48 25Jun51 Military on platform in front of picture of General Hap Arnold w crowd watching. CU picture; CU widow Mrs Arnold. Truman at microphone; crowds listening w/ newspapers to shade. 13:05:14 Truman, SOF: “Of course we cannot promise that there will not be a World War. The Kremlin has it in its power to bring about such a war if it desires. It has a powerful military machine & its rulers are absolute tyrants. We cannot be sure what the Soviet rulers will do; but we can put ourselves in the position of saying ‘Attack, & you will have the united resources of the Free Nations thrown against you. (applause) Attack, & you will be confronted by a war you cannot possibly win. (applause) We are ready to join in a peaceful settlement in Korea now, just as we have always been. But it must be a real settlement, which fully ends the aggression & restores peace & security to the area & to the gallant people of Korea. In Korea, and in the rest of the world, we must be ready to take any steps which truly advance us towards real peace. 13:06:25 Standing applause. Truman pulls curtain to plaque on large rock dedicating Arnold Engineering Development Center; CU plaque. 13:06:47 Repeat Truman speech - better quality sound. United Nations Representative; USSR Statement; USA statement; Threats; Presidential Speech; Cold War;