The Korean War Images
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Douglas MacArthur at the front lines above Suwon, Korea.
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North Korean prisoners of war under guard before they are interrogated at the 21st Infantry Regiment's command post, south of Chonui, July 10th, 1950.
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This interactive map charts the U.S. and ROK retreat and subsequent pushback from 1950 to 1953 on a map of Korea.
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A South Korean soldier comforts a wounded buddy before he's evacuated, July 28th, 1950. Troops of the Republic of Korea (ROK) were responsible for defending the eastern portion of the peninsula. Photo: Department of Defense. Source: Truman Library.
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An artillery officer directs UN troops as they drop white phosphorous on a communist-held post in February 1951.
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President Truman and General Douglas MacArthur meet for the first time on Wake Island, October 14th, 1950. Source: Truman Library.