RM2K0AHBP–The Korean War (1950 - 1953) started five years after the independence of Korea from Japanese occupation, divided at the outset of the independence following the 38th parallel. The war started when the North Korean regime backed by the communist block (China and the Soviet Union) invaded South Korean regime backed by the United States and the United Nations Command.
RMKWB9DC–First UN troops to cross the 38th Parallel hold a sign posting ceremony. The 3rd ROK (Republic of Korea) Division made the historic crossing, in Korea. ROK soldiers pose with their U.S. Military advisors. Oct. 1, 1950. Korean War, 1950-53. (BSLOC 2014 11 63)
RMBTK1GM–Korean War: 1st Cavalry Division with South Korean Guerillas on the 38th Parallel, Korea, 1950.
RM2HX5NXP–One of Front lines in Korean Dispute -- South Korean troops man a lookout post in rugged mountainous terrain along the 38th parallel dividing line between South and North Korea. Communists control the territory in right background and the valley which follows a winding course in center distance. Territory at left is controlled by South Korea. Today Communist troops invaded South Korea on a wide front and U.S. military advisers said the Northerners pushed three miles south of the border at one point before they ran into first determined resistance. June 24, 1950. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).
RMP2D444–KOREA BORDER Vintage 1970's sign board The 38th parallel serving as a division between North Korea and South Korea. It was also the location of where the war first started and now serves as a war memorial. North of the 38th Parallel was the communist North Korea, and south of the border was the anti-communist South Korea. The war commenced when North Korea crossed the border and invaded South Korea in an effort to unite Korea under communism.
RF2R0YF7C–Crossing the 38th parallel. United Nations forces withdraw from Pyongyang, the North Korean capital. They recrossed the 38th parallel. 1950.
RFC4XBR4–Sign 'You are crossing the 38 parallel by courtesy of the Royal Ulster Rifles'
RFJF35K4–Crossing the 38th parallel. United Nations forces withdraw from Pyongyang, the North Korean capital. They recrossed the 38th parallel. 1950.
RMCRWATW–Signs from a WW2 reenactment group 'You are crossing the 38 parallel by courtesy of the Royal Ulster Rifles'
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RMG59DWC–NORTH KOREAN PRISONERS : 1950
RMCBPDBW–Korea, 29 September 1950: First United Nations to cross the 38th parallel hold a sign posting ceremony to let all know that the
RM2JYXGYB–He's The Boss of China's Reds -- Here's the latest official portrait of Mao Tze-Tung, chairman of the Central Peoples' Government of China, and 'strong man' of Red China and its armies. This photo was made on Nov. 10 of this year by an official Communist photographer in Peiping and sent from there to Hong Kong from where it reached the Unites States. It is Mao's huge armies that are massing today along the 38th parallel in Korea for a new offensive against the United Nations forces. December 28, 1950. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).
RME0KX8B–Oct. 08, 1950 - Northbound Traffic: A military truck loaded with South Korean troops goes over the mythical 38th parallel past a sign erected by troops presiding them. It reads: ''You are crossing 38 Parallel Courtesy 3d Rok Division.
RMPKJ1AG–Korean War Memorial, Battery Park, New York City, USA
RME5GMT2–1950 Wichita Beacon (USA) front page reporting American forces in action in Korean War
RM2MC5BNK–Members of the Korean War Veterans Association attend the 72nd Korean War Anniversary at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl) in Honolulu, Hawaii, June 25, 2022. The Korean War began on June 25, 1950, when North Korean armed forces invaded South Korea. The attack took place at several strategic points along the 38th parallel, the line dividing the communist Democratic People’s Republic of Korea from the Republic of Korea in the south. This event honors the lives lost and the sacrifices made during the war.
RM2JK565N–Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. 25th June, 2022. A child from the Korean community presents a medal to a Veteran with the Korean War Veterans Association during the 72nd Korean War Anniversary at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl) in Honolulu, Hawaii, June 25, 2022. The Korean War began on June 25, 1950, when North Korean armed forces invaded South Korea. The attack took place at several strategic points along the 38th parallel, the line dividing the communist Democratic People's Republic of Korea from the Republic of Korea in the south. This event honors the lives lost and the
RMBX5AJK–Supporting Korean dictator
RMPW8092–PYEONGTAEK, Republic of Korea (Sept. 28, 2017) Rear Adm. Brad Cooper, commander, Naval Forces Korea (CNFK) stands during the 69th annual ROK Armed Forces Day Ceremony. Armed Forces Day commemorates the service of men and women in the ROK armed forces, the day that South Korea broke through the 38th parallel during the Korean War in 1950. Cooper is also presented the Presidential Unit Citation by ROK President Moon, Jae-in, this is the first time a U.S. Navy command is presented this award since the end of the Korean War.
RMKWB96A–Refugees crowd railway depot at Inchon, Korea, Jan. 3, 1951. They are fleeing the advancing North Korean/Chinese troops after the failure of the UN invasion (Nov.-Dec.-1950) above the 38th parallel. Nearby Seoul fell to the Communists on Jan. 7, 1951. Korean War, 1950-53. (BSLOC 2014 11 246)
RMKWD5BW–U.S. First Cavalry Division troops pass cheering Koreans north of Seoul on the way to the 38th parallel. A South Korean flag flies in foreground with smaller flags waved in the crowd. Ca. Oct. 9, 1950. Korean War, 1950-53. (BSLOC 2014 11 64)
RFFFFC6E–Crossing the 38th parallel. United Nations forces withdraw from Pyongyang, the North Korean capital. They recrossed the 38th parallel. 1950.
RME5GMT3–1950 Wichita Beacon (USA) front page reporting American forces in action in Korean War
RM2MC5BP8–Veterans, service members, family, and friends attend the 72nd Korean War Anniversary at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl) in Honolulu, Hawaii, June 25, 2022. The Korean War began on June 25, 1950, when North Korean armed forces invaded South Korea. The attack took place at several strategic points along the 38th parallel, the line dividing the communist Democratic People’s Republic of Korea from the Republic of Korea in the south. This event honors the lives lost and the sacrifices made during the war.
RMPW802D–PYEONGTAEK, Republic of Korea (Sept. 28, 2017) Rear Adm. Brad Cooper, commander, Naval Forces Korea (CNFK), marches to the award stage during the 69th annual Republic of Korea (ROK) Armed Forces Day Ceremony. Armed Forces Day comemmorates the service of men and women in the ROK armed forces, the day that South Korea broke through the 38th parallel during the Korean War in 1950. Cooper is also presented the Presidential Unit Citation by ROK President Moon, Jae-in, this is the first time a U.S. Navy command is presented this award since the end of the Korean War.
RMKWB9DE–U.S. First Cavalry Division troops pass cheering Koreans north of Seoul on the way to the 38th parallel. A South Korean flag flies in foreground with smaller flags waved in the crowd. Ca. Oct. 9, 1950. Korean War, 1950-53. (BSLOC 2014 11 64)
RMKWD5BT–First UN troops to cross the 38th Parallel hold a sign posting ceremony. The 3rd ROK (Republic of Korea) Division made the historic crossing, in Korea. ROK soldiers pose with their U.S. Military advisors. Oct. 1, 1950. Korean War, 1950-53. (BSLOC 2014 11 63)
RME5GMT1–1950 New York Herald Tribune front page reporting the outbreak of the Korean War with U.S. President Truman ordering American forces to Korea
RM2MC5BNY–The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Joint Service Color Guard presents the colors during the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl) in Honolulu, Hawaii, June 25, 2022. The Korean War began on June 25, 1950, when North Korean armed forces invaded South Korea. The attack took place at several strategic points along the 38th parallel, the line dividing the communist Democratic People’s Republic of Korea from the Republic of Korea in the south. This event honors the lives lost and the sacrifices made during the war.
RMPW800B–PYEONGTAEK, Republic of Korea (Sept. 28, 2017) Republic of Korea (ROK) Rear Adm. Brad Cooper, commander, Naval Forces Korea (CNFK) and Master Chief Chris Stone, CNFK command master chief, stand during the 69th annual ROK Armed Forces Day Ceremony. Armed Forces Day comemmorates the service of men and women in the ROK armed forces, the day that South Korea broke through the 38th parallel during the Korean War in 1950. Cooper is also presented the Presidential Unit Citation by ROK President Moon, Jae-in, this is the first time a U.S. Navy command is presented this award since the end of the Korea
RMKWB8ER–Desolate UN trench line along the mountainous 38th Parallel. Heartbreak Ridge, a fiercely contested position in Sept.-Oct. 1952, is visible in the background. Heartbreak Ridge was one of several battles a few miles north of the 38th parallel in North Korea. Korean War, 1950-53. (BSLOC 2014 11 120)
RMKWD4X2–Desolate UN trench line along the mountainous 38th Parallel. Heartbreak Ridge, a fiercely contested position in Sept.-Oct. 1952, is visible in the background. Heartbreak Ridge was one of several battles a few miles north of the 38th parallel in North Korea. Korean War, 1950-53. (BSLOC 2014 11 120)
RME5GMRY–1950 New York Herald Tribune front page reporting the outbreak of the Korean War with U.S. President Truman ordering American forces to Korea
RM2MC5C84–A child from the Korean community poses for portrait during the 72nd Korean War Anniversary at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl) in Honolulu, Hawaii, June 25, 2022. The Korean War began on June 25, 1950, when North Korean armed forces invaded South Korea. The attack took place at several strategic points along the 38th parallel, the line dividing the communist Democratic People’s Republic of Korea from the Republic of Korea in the south. This event honors the lives lost and the sacrifices made during the war.
RMKWB9DR–United Nations forces withdrawing southbound from Pyongyang, again cross the 38th parallel into South Korea. UN forces saw hard fighting with the 'Peoples Volunteer Army' at Ch'osan, Unsan, and Tokch'on in early Nov. 1950. On Dec. 5, 1950, the U.S. Eighth Army withdrew south of P'yongyang and was below the 38th parallel by mid-December. Korean War, 1950-53. (BSLOC 2014 11 68)
RMKWD5C2–United Nations forces withdrawing southbound from Pyongyang, again cross the 38th parallel into South Korea. UN forces saw hard fighting with the 'Peoples Volunteer Army' at Ch'osan, Unsan, and Tokch'on in early Nov. 1950. On Dec. 5, 1950, the U.S. Eighth Army withdrew south of P'yongyang and was below the 38th parallel by mid-December. Korean War, 1950-53. (BSLOC 2014 11 68)
RM2MC5C7P–Members of the Korean War Veterans Association attend the 72nd Korean War Anniversary at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl) in Honolulu, Hawaii, June 25, 2022. The Korean War began on June 25, 1950, when North Korean armed forces invaded South Korea. The attack took place at several strategic points along the 38th parallel, the line dividing the communist Democratic People’s Republic of Korea from the Republic of Korea in the south. This event honors the lives lost and the sacrifices made during the war.
RMCWAXDM–Korean War: 1st Cavalry Division with South Korean Guerillas on the 38th Parallel, Korea, 1950.. Courtesy: CSU Archives /
RMEG6RAG–U.S. Air Force Combat Cargo Command supplied the Oct.-Nov. 1950 UN advance north of the 38th Parallel. They flew into seized
RM2MC5C85–A string quartet from Hawaii Symphony Orchestra perform a special musical session during the 72nd Korean War Anniversary at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl) in Honolulu, Hawaii, June 25, 2022. The Korean War began on June 25, 1950, when North Korean armed forces invaded South Korea. The attack took place at several strategic points along the 38th parallel, the line dividing the communist Democratic People’s Republic of Korea from the Republic of Korea in the south. This event honors the lives lost and the sacrifices made during the war.
RMEG6RHC–U.S. Air Force Combat Cargo Command supplied the Oct.-Nov. 1950 UN advance north of the 38th Parallel. They flew into seized
RMKWD57K–U.S. F-84 Thunderjets on bombing mission north of the 38th parallel during the Korean War. Ca. 1950-53.. (BSLOC 2014 11 227)
RM2MC5BP6–Capt. Oh Soonkun, defense attaché for the Consul General of the Republic of Korea, the Master of Ceremonies, gives remarks during the 72nd Korean War Anniversary at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl) in Honolulu, Hawaii, June 25, 2022. The Korean War began on June 25, 1950, when North Korean armed forces invaded South Korea. The attack took place at several strategic points along the 38th parallel, the line dividing the communist Democratic People’s Republic of Korea from the Republic of Korea in the south. This event honors the lives lost and the sacrifices made during
RMEG6R6M–U.S. F-84 Thunderjets on bombing mission north of the 38th parallel during the Korean War. Ca. 1950-53.. (BSLOC 2014 11 227)
RMEG6PYR–U.S. F-84 Thunderjets on bombing mission north of the 38th parallel during the Korean War. Ca. 1950-53.. (BSLOC 2014 11 227)
RM2MC5BNP–A child from the Korean community presents a medal to a Veteran with the Korean War Veterans Association during the 72nd Korean War Anniversary at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl) in Honolulu, Hawaii, June 25, 2022. The Korean War began on June 25, 1950, when North Korean armed forces invaded South Korea. The attack took place at several strategic points along the 38th parallel, the line dividing the communist Democratic People’s Republic of Korea from the Republic of Korea in the south. This event honors the lives lost and the sacrifices made during the war.
RM2KFY3XH–The U.S. flag is presented to Betty O'Donnell following military funeral honors with funeral escort for her husband, U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Brendan O’Donnell, in Section 83 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Oct. 14, 2022. Maj. O’Donnell entered the Marine Corps in October of 1950 and fought in the Korean War as a second lieutenant. By early April 1951, Maj. O’Donnell had become a platoon leader in Company D, 2nd Battalion of the 7th Marine Regiment, supporting the Army’s 1st Cavalry Division. His platoon was fighting to the Kansas Line, along the 38th parallel — the dividing l
RMKWB93C–U.S. F-84 Thunderjets on bombing mission north of the 38th parallel during the Korean War. Ca. 1950-53.. (BSLOC 2014 11 227)
RMKWB9RA–South Korean Army officers observe activities across the 38th Parallel from a mountain outpost. This photo was made just at the outbreak of the Korean war. June 1950 (BSLOC 2014 11 1)
RM2MC5BA9–U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Mark Hashimoto, executive director, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, lays a wreath during the 72nd Korean War Anniversary at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl) in Honolulu, Hawaii, June 25, 2022. The Korean War began on June 25, 1950, when North Korean armed forces invaded South Korea. The attack took place at several strategic points along the 38th parallel, the line dividing the communist Democratic People’s Republic of Korea from the Republic of Korea in the south. This event honors the lives lost and the sacrifices made during the war.
RM2KFY3C3–Two U.S. Marine Corps V-22 Ospreys perform a flyover during the funeral service for U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Brendan O’Donnell in Section 83 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Oct. 14, 2022. O’Donnell entered the Marine Corps in October of 1950 and fought in the Korean War as a second lieutenant. By early April 1951, O’Donnell had become a platoon leader in Company D, 2nd Battalion of the 7th Marine Regiment, supporting the Army’s 1st Cavalry Division. His platoon was fighting to the Kansas Line, along the 38th parallel — the dividing line between North and South Korea. On Ap
RMKWB8BK–South Korean Army officers observe activities across the 38th Parallel from a mountain outpost. This photo was made just at the outbreak of the Korean war. June 1950 (BSLOC 2014 11 1)
RMKWD558–Wounded U.S. soldier lifted onto a helicopter for evacuation to a base hospital. He is at the 21st Infantry Regiment collecting station at Painmal, Korea, one mile south of the 38th Parallel. April 3, 1951. Korean War, 1950-53. (BSLOC 2014 11 195)
RM2KFY3BK–Two U.S. Marine Corps V-22 Ospreys perform a flyover during the funeral service for U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Brendan O’Donnell in Section 83 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Oct. 14, 2022. O’Donnell entered the Marine Corps in October of 1950 and fought in the Korean War as a second lieutenant. By early April 1951, O’Donnell had become a platoon leader in Company D, 2nd Battalion of the 7th Marine Regiment, supporting the Army’s 1st Cavalry Division. His platoon was fighting to the Kansas Line, along the 38th parallel — the dividing line between North and South Korea. On Ap
RMMMA97X–170928-N-TB148-107 PYEONGTAEK, Republic of Korea (Sept. 28, 2017) Rear Adm. Brad Cooper, commander, Naval Forces Korea (CNFK) stands during the 69th annual ROK Armed Forces Day Ceremony. Armed Forces Day commemorates the service of men and women in the ROK armed forces, the day that South Korea broke through the 38th parallel during the Korean War in 1950. Cooper is also presented the Presidential Unit Citation by ROK President Moon, Jae-in, this is the first time a U.S. Navy command is presented this award since the end of the Korean War. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Sea
RMKWB9DM–U.S. Air Force Combat Cargo Command supplied the Oct.-Nov. 1950 UN advance north of the 38th Parallel. They flew into seized airbases with food, ammunition, and troops. This plane is probably at Pyongyang, North Korea. Korean War, 1950-53. (BSLOC 2014 11 66)
RMKWD5BY–U.S. Air Force Combat Cargo Command supplied the Oct.-Nov. 1950 UN advance north of the 38th Parallel. They flew into seized airbases with food, ammunition, and troops. This plane is probably at Pyongyang, North Korea. Korean War, 1950-53. (BSLOC 2014 11 66)
RMMMA923–170928-N-TB148-105 PYEONGTAEK, Republic of Korea (Sept. 28, 2017) Rear Adm. Brad Cooper, commander, Naval Forces Korea (CNFK), marches to the award stage during the 69th annual Republic of Korea (ROK) Armed Forces Day Ceremony. Armed Forces Day comemmorates the service of men and women in the ROK armed forces, the day that South Korea broke through the 38th parallel during the Korean War in 1950. Cooper is also presented the Presidential Unit Citation by ROK President Moon, Jae-in, this is the first time a U.S. Navy command is presented this award since the end of the Korean War. (U.S. Navy p
RMKWB8XY–Wounded U.S. soldier lifted onto a helicopter for evacuation to a base hospital. He is at the 21st Infantry Regiment collecting station at Painmal, Korea, one mile south of the 38th Parallel. April 3, 1951. Korean War, 1950-53. (BSLOC 2014 11 195)
RMKWD58J–Korean refugees streaming across the frozen Han River. They are fleeing the advancing North Korean/Chinese troops after the failure of the UN invasion (Nov.-Dec.-1950) above the 38th parallel. Nearby Seoul fell to the Communists on Jan. 7, 1951. Korean War, 1950-53. (BSLOC 2014 11 247)
RMMMA8YX–170928-N-TB148-291 PYEONGTAEK, Republic of Korea (Sept. 28, 2017) Republic of Korea (ROK) Rear Adm. Brad Cooper, commander, Naval Forces Korea (CNFK) and Master Chief Chris Stone, CNFK command master chief, stand during the 69th annual ROK Armed Forces Day Ceremony. Armed Forces Day comemmorates the service of men and women in the ROK armed forces, the day that South Korea broke through the 38th parallel during the Korean War in 1950. Cooper is also presented the Presidential Unit Citation by ROK President Moon, Jae-in, this is the first time a U.S. Navy command is presented this award since t
RMKWB96J–Korean refugees streaming across the frozen Han River. They are fleeing the advancing North Korean/Chinese troops after the failure of the UN invasion (Nov.-Dec.-1950) above the 38th parallel. Nearby Seoul fell to the Communists on Jan. 7, 1951. Korean War, 1950-53. (BSLOC 2014 11 247)
RMKWD58H–Refugees crowd railway depot at Inchon, Korea, Jan. 3, 1951. They are fleeing the advancing North Korean/Chinese troops after the failure of the UN invasion (Nov.-Dec.-1950) above the 38th parallel. Nearby Seoul fell to the Communists on Jan. 7, 1951. Korean War, 1950-53. (BSLOC 2014 11 246)
RMKWB8H6–Commanders of U.N. Forces in Korea, in a jeep at a command post, Yang Yang, approximately 15 miles north of the 38th parallel, April 3, 1951. A week later Gen. Douglas MacArthur (right, sunglasses), was relieved of his command and replaced by Lt. Gen. Matthew Ridgeway (hat with 3 stars). Beside Ridgeway is Maj. Gen. Doyle Hickey. Korean War, 1950-53. (BSLOC 2014 11 136)
RMKWD4YG–Commanders of U.N. Forces in Korea, in a jeep at a command post, Yang Yang, approximately 15 miles north of the 38th parallel, April 3, 1951. A week later Gen. Douglas MacArthur (right, sunglasses), was relieved of his command and replaced by Lt. Gen. Matthew Ridgeway (hat with 3 stars). Beside Ridgeway is Maj. Gen. Doyle Hickey. Korean War, 1950-53. (BSLOC 2014 11 136)
RMKWB9DP–Fighting north of the Chongchon River during the U.S. advance above the 38th parallel. 2nd Infantry Division Sergeant, the weapons squad leader, points out Communist-led North Korean position to his machine gun crew. Nov. 20, 1950. In the newly integrated U.S. Army African Americans commanded whites and even small units were racially integrated. Korean War, 1950-53. (BSLOC 2014 11 67)
RMKWD5C1–Fighting north of the Chongchon River during the U.S. advance above the 38th parallel. 2nd Infantry Division Sergeant, the weapons squad leader, points out Communist-led North Korean position to his machine gun crew. Nov. 20, 1950. In the newly integrated U.S. Army African Americans commanded whites and even small units were racially integrated. Korean War, 1950-53. (BSLOC 2014 11 67)
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