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Korean War Blood Chits,Korean War Blood Chits
The blood chit was a printed promise of monetary reward for assisting in rescuing a downed US aviator.,The blood chit was a printed promise of monetary reward for assisting in rescuing a downed US aviator.
• mig • soviet • fighter • saberjet • blood
The blood chit was a printed promise of monetary reward for assisting in rescuing a downed US aviator.,The blood chit was a printed promise of monetary reward for assisting in rescuing a downed US aviator.
• mig • soviet • fighter • saberjet • blood
After the Korean Summit
A few thought following the Korean Summit at Pyongyang, June 12-14, 2000.
• summit • south korea • north korea • pyongyang • korean war
A few thought following the Korean Summit at Pyongyang, June 12-14, 2000.
• summit • south korea • north korea • pyongyang • korean war
Korea: A Rags to Riches Story
How has South Korea risen from being one of the world's ten poorest countries to one of the richest in just a generation?
• korea • korean war • economic development • human rights
How has South Korea risen from being one of the world's ten poorest countries to one of the richest in just a generation?
• korea • korean war • economic development • human rights
Korean War Blood Chits
The blood chit, first used during WWII, was a printed promise of monetary reward to those who would assist in rescuing American aviators.
• mig • fighter • bomber • money • execute
The blood chit, first used during WWII, was a printed promise of monetary reward to those who would assist in rescuing American aviators.
• mig • fighter • bomber • money • execute
North Korea, Nukes, and Nonsense
Does anyone truly believe North Korea will back away from its nuclear weapons program just because of diplomatic pressure? No - unless they are on the UN pay roll and do not want a job as a weapons inspector.
• north korea • axis of evil • nuclear weapons in asia • korean war • new conflict in korea
Does anyone truly believe North Korea will back away from its nuclear weapons program just because of diplomatic pressure? No - unless they are on the UN pay roll and do not want a job as a weapons inspector.
• north korea • axis of evil • nuclear weapons in asia • korean war • new conflict in korea
Remembrance of Korean War Draft
Steve Gilbert is a 76-year-old father of three who avoided the Korean War draft by volunteering for the U.S. Army and working in the Medical Corps.
• remembrance day • conscientious objector • pete seeger • korean war • korean war draft
Steve Gilbert is a 76-year-old father of three who avoided the Korean War draft by volunteering for the U.S. Army and working in the Medical Corps.
• remembrance day • conscientious objector • pete seeger • korean war • korean war draft
Robert Altman's Outrageous and Unusual Anti-War Film
The original M*A*S*H: shocking, distasteful, repellent, and mean.... and absolutely authentic.
• robert altman • korean war • hospital • surgery • donald sutherland
The original M*A*S*H: shocking, distasteful, repellent, and mean.... and absolutely authentic.
• robert altman • korean war • hospital • surgery • donald sutherland
The Korean War - opening stage
A summary of the opening salvos of the Korean War from invasion to the Pusan Perimeter defense
• korean war • cold war • north korean invasion • united nations forces in korea • general douglas macarthur in korea
A summary of the opening salvos of the Korean War from invasion to the Pusan Perimeter defense
• korean war • cold war • north korean invasion • united nations forces in korea • general douglas macarthur in korea
The Korean War on Videotape: A Review
The newly formed United Nations would have it's resolve and it's ability to arbitrate in Cold War politics serverly tested when war broke out on June 25th, 1950. That's when the North Koreans rolled south across the 38th Parallel to usher in three long years of bloody war. "Korean, The Forgotten War, 1950 -- 1953" is a superb seven volume video program that takes you back to the first hot Cold War war.
• korea • wwii • video • f-86 • sabre
The newly formed United Nations would have it's resolve and it's ability to arbitrate in Cold War politics serverly tested when war broke out on June 25th, 1950. That's when the North Koreans rolled south across the 38th Parallel to usher in three long years of bloody war. "Korean, The Forgotten War, 1950 -- 1953" is a superb seven volume video program that takes you back to the first hot Cold War war.
• korea • wwii • video • f-86 • sabre
The Middle Cold War Consensus
US foreign policy in the Middle Cold War in 1953-73 was notably less successful than the Early Cold War, and culiminated in defeat in Vietnam.
• middle cold war • global south • third world • vietnam war • korean war
US foreign policy in the Middle Cold War in 1953-73 was notably less successful than the Early Cold War, and culiminated in defeat in Vietnam.
• middle cold war • global south • third world • vietnam war • korean war
The Post-Korea Consensus
For a brief period after teh Korean War, there was a 'Never Again' Consensus, much as after teh Vietnam War.
• korean war • douglas macarthur • richard nixon • new look policy • dwight eisenhower
For a brief period after teh Korean War, there was a 'Never Again' Consensus, much as after teh Vietnam War.
• korean war • douglas macarthur • richard nixon • new look policy • dwight eisenhower
Cycles of US Foreign Policy
After World War II, the US might well have moved back into 'isolationism' (nationalism), as it did after every major war in this century.
• isolationism • cold war • world war ii • korean war • interventionism
After World War II, the US might well have moved back into 'isolationism' (nationalism), as it did after every major war in this century.
• isolationism • cold war • world war ii • korean war • interventionism
Remembrance Day
On the eleventh day of November Canadians pause for one minute of silence and pay respect to those who fell in World War I.
• remembrance day • poppy • flanders fields • john mccrae • world war i
On the eleventh day of November Canadians pause for one minute of silence and pay respect to those who fell in World War I.
• remembrance day • poppy • flanders fields • john mccrae • world war i
Television Programs Help Commemorate Memorial Day
This week we pay tribute to Memorial Day as we look at television programs past and present which honor those who made the ultimate sacrafice in defense of their country. Each is available for rent at your local video store.
• the civil war • mash • war and rememberence • world war ii • world war i
This week we pay tribute to Memorial Day as we look at television programs past and present which honor those who made the ultimate sacrafice in defense of their country. Each is available for rent at your local video store.
• the civil war • mash • war and rememberence • world war ii • world war i
The Anzacs
The story of the Anzacs, the Australian New Zealand Army Corps and the Gallipoli campaign during the Great War.
• anzac • australia • new zealand • gallipoli • dardanelles
The story of the Anzacs, the Australian New Zealand Army Corps and the Gallipoli campaign during the Great War.
• anzac • australia • new zealand • gallipoli • dardanelles
The Truman Presidency
A brief examination of Harry S. Truman's efforts to take on the American Presidency following the death of Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
• harry s. truman • american presidency • truman doctrine • marshall plan • korean war
A brief examination of Harry S. Truman's efforts to take on the American Presidency following the death of Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
• harry s. truman • american presidency • truman doctrine • marshall plan • korean war
War Comedy Movie: M*A*S*H (1970)
Korean War surgeons Hawkeye Pierce (Donald Sutherland) and Trapper John McIntyre (Elliott Gould) "operate" behind the lines in M*A*S*H, the movie that started it all.
• m*a*s*h movie • donald sutherland • elliott gould • robert altman • robert duvall
Korean War surgeons Hawkeye Pierce (Donald Sutherland) and Trapper John McIntyre (Elliott Gould) "operate" behind the lines in M*A*S*H, the movie that started it all.
• m*a*s*h movie • donald sutherland • elliott gould • robert altman • robert duvall
Essex Aircraft Carriers
The addition of these large, fast carriers provided the American Pacific Fleet enhanced striking power, against the Japanese in World War II, and into the Cold War.
• essex aircraft carriers • us navy • uss essex • world war ii • pacific fleet
The addition of these large, fast carriers provided the American Pacific Fleet enhanced striking power, against the Japanese in World War II, and into the Cold War.
• essex aircraft carriers • us navy • uss essex • world war ii • pacific fleet
Exposing Wannabe Heroes
Without an official database of all official military medal citations, criminals are tainting the honor of America's real heroes.
• medal of honor • hero • heroes • american hero • congressional medal of honor
Without an official database of all official military medal citations, criminals are tainting the honor of America's real heroes.
• medal of honor • hero • heroes • american hero • congressional medal of honor
Finding Beauty Amidst the Ashes
Is there beauty to be found amidst the ashes of disaster? Where can one find comfort, solace, and healing after such massive destruction of innocent human lives? It is my prayer that many who have lost so much will find a measure of comfort, peace, and renewed hope in the beauty of flower gardens.
• washington dc • national cathedral • washington monument • nation's capitol • korean war veterans memorial
Is there beauty to be found amidst the ashes of disaster? Where can one find comfort, solace, and healing after such massive destruction of innocent human lives? It is my prayer that many who have lost so much will find a measure of comfort, peace, and renewed hope in the beauty of flower gardens.
• washington dc • national cathedral • washington monument • nation's capitol • korean war veterans memorial
Harry Truman's Second Term
Harry Truman, despite his current status as one of America's greatest Presidents, found his second term dogged by the lowest Presidential poll numbers ever recorded.
• harry s truman • korean war • steel strike • lowest presidential poll numbers • presidential approval rating
Harry Truman, despite his current status as one of America's greatest Presidents, found his second term dogged by the lowest Presidential poll numbers ever recorded.
• harry s truman • korean war • steel strike • lowest presidential poll numbers • presidential approval rating
Our Dwindling American Heroes
Medal of Honor recipients are among America's greatest heroes, but their rapidly dwindling numbers bring an increased sense of urgency to remember their heroism.
• medal of honor • veterans • memorial day • world war ii • iraq war
Medal of Honor recipients are among America's greatest heroes, but their rapidly dwindling numbers bring an increased sense of urgency to remember their heroism.
• medal of honor • veterans • memorial day • world war ii • iraq war
Ted Williams: a Real American Hero
When he was just a boy, Ted Williams wanted to become the greatest hitter who ever lived. In his life, he became just that -- and so much more. Here is his story.
• ted williams .400 hitter • ted williams batted .400 • ted williams 1941 season • ted williams fighter pilot • ted williams fisherman
When he was just a boy, Ted Williams wanted to become the greatest hitter who ever lived. In his life, he became just that -- and so much more. Here is his story.
• ted williams .400 hitter • ted williams batted .400 • ted williams 1941 season • ted williams fighter pilot • ted williams fisherman
The Eisenhower Presidency
Newly elected President Dwight David Eisenhower found himself facing a continuing war in Korea and the beginnings of what would become the Cold War.
• dwight david eisenhower • 34th united states president • the cold war • the korean war • united states army
Newly elected President Dwight David Eisenhower found himself facing a continuing war in Korea and the beginnings of what would become the Cold War.
• dwight david eisenhower • 34th united states president • the cold war • the korean war • united states army
The Modern Luxembourg Army
Reformed at the end of World War Two, the Luxembourg Army grew to an amazing 10,000 men, fought in Korea, held the line in the Cold War and now serves with NATO overseas.
• luxembourg military history • luxembourg army • lëtzebuerger arméi • musée national d'histoire militaire • compagnie de la grand duchy of luxembourg
Reformed at the end of World War Two, the Luxembourg Army grew to an amazing 10,000 men, fought in Korea, held the line in the Cold War and now serves with NATO overseas.
• luxembourg military history • luxembourg army • lëtzebuerger arméi • musée national d'histoire militaire • compagnie de la grand duchy of luxembourg
Top 10 Reasons to Love the Red Sox
Boston has the best ballpark, the best hitter ever, and the greatest player who ever lived. But there are many more reasons to love the Red Sox.
• 10 reasons to love the red sox • fenway park boston red sox • ted williams • greatest hitter who ever lived • ted williams world war ii
Boston has the best ballpark, the best hitter ever, and the greatest player who ever lived. But there are many more reasons to love the Red Sox.
• 10 reasons to love the red sox • fenway park boston red sox • ted williams • greatest hitter who ever lived • ted williams world war ii
Truman's Numbers Hit a New Low
President Truman, now considered by many to have been a great President, was dogged throughout his time in office by low approval ratings and tough decisions.
• harry s truman • lowest public approval rating for a us president • lowest rated american presidents • presidential approval ratings • presidential approval polls
President Truman, now considered by many to have been a great President, was dogged throughout his time in office by low approval ratings and tough decisions.
• harry s truman • lowest public approval rating for a us president • lowest rated american presidents • presidential approval ratings • presidential approval polls
World Conference Against Racism September 2001
Issues and stories presented at the WCAR Conference held in South Africa in 2001
• wcar women's conference against racism south afric • united nations world conference racism xenophobia • women prejudiced by educational system • women victims of trafficking • rape crimes committed by us soldiers korean war
Issues and stories presented at the WCAR Conference held in South Africa in 2001
• wcar women's conference against racism south afric • united nations world conference racism xenophobia • women prejudiced by educational system • women victims of trafficking • rape crimes committed by us soldiers korean war
Pierre Berton, Canadian Historian
Author, television personality, war correspondent and humourist, Pierre Berton was a man of many hats; one great accomplishment was illuminating Canada's history
• pierre berton • pierre francis berton • pierre berton canadian historian • pierre berton born in whitehorse yukon 1920 • pierre berton married janet walker
Author, television personality, war correspondent and humourist, Pierre Berton was a man of many hats; one great accomplishment was illuminating Canada's history
• pierre berton • pierre francis berton • pierre berton canadian historian • pierre berton born in whitehorse yukon 1920 • pierre berton married janet walker