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Covers the Korean Conflict in great detail. Included here is rare news footage as well as recruitment films for the military. Runs over 2 hours in length.

Korean War Propaganda and Historic Films on DVD!

An original production published by The Classic Archives!

In its narrowest sense, the Korean War was an escalation of a civil war between two rival Korean regimes, each of which was supported by external powers, with each trying to topple the other through political and guerilla tactics. After failing to strengthen their cause in the free elections held in South Korea during May 1950 and the refusal of South Korea to hold new elections per North Korean demands, the communist North Korean Army moved south on June 25, 1950 to attempt to reunite the Korean peninsula, which had been formally divided since 1948. In a larger sense, the conflict was then expanded by the United States and the Soviet Union's involvement as part of the larger Cold War. The main hostilities were during the period from June 25, 1950 until the armistice (ceasefire agreement) was signed on July 27, 1953.

In South Korea, the war is often called 6·25 or 6·25 War (Korean: 6·25), from the date of the start of the conflict or, more formally, Hanguk Jeonjaeng. In North Korea, while commonly known as the Korean War, it is formally called the Fatherland Liberation War. In the United States, the conflict was officially termed a police action — the Korean Conflict — rather than a war, largely in order to avoid the necessity of a declaration of war by the U.S. Congress. The war is sometimes called The Forgotten War because it is a major conflict of the 20th century that gets far less attention than World War II, which preceded it, and the controversial Vietnam War, which succeeded it. In China, the conflict was known as the War to Resist America and Aid Korea, but is today commonly called the “Korean War” ( Chaoxian Zhanzheng, Hanguo Zhanzheng, or simply Hanzhan).

This DVD explores that time in American history and by providing some of the key films and footage known to symbolize that time. Included here is rare news footage as well as recruitment films for the military. The information is provided in a documentary format, but clearly on the Pro-American side. This DVD is a must have for any war collector, student, or scholar. If you, or a relative served his country during the war, this DVD is a must see.

This DVD comes with a fully interactive menu and runs 2 hours in length. A list of films and footage included is as follows:

The News Magazine of the Screen (Vol. 1, Issue 6)

Newsreel stories reformatted for classroom use. Segments include: United Nations Condemns Red China (on the Korean War) for being an aggressor, with footage as they vote; General Eisenhower Surveys Atlantic Pact Defenses as he goes to Europe to get support from the Europeans for the war against communism; A variety of interesting clips follows next.

Sound, B&W, 21:29

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The News Magazine of the Screen (Vol. 4, Issue 2)

Soldiers from India arrive to fight as allies in Korea / Chinese &
North Korea POWs / Korean school children, in field, pledge allegiance to
flag / GIs & Korean civilians attend church / VS paratroopers jump from
airplanes in airborne training exercise. President Dwight Eisenhower, and wife, Mamie, greet son John Eisenhower, on his return home from military duty in Korean / CU General William Dean, returns from Korean prisoner-of-war camp (POW) / families (children, wives) united with returning soldiers in England. VS Chancellor, Konrad Adenauer, campaigns in West German elections / German policemen struggle with communist agitators / German civilians watch American soldiers leave for maneuvers (mock nuclear attack) / German policemen parade, Olympic Stadium, West Berlin (GOOD SHOT OF DRUM CORPS) / VS East German boys & girls visit West Germany (Children's Airlift Project) / hungry children eat food in camp dining hall. Many other clips follow.

Sound, B&W, 24:40

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The News Magazine of the Screen (March, ca. 1952)

Shows more scenes in Korea of the war with some focus on Australia, our valuable ally in the area.

Sound, B&W, 21:27

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Service and Citizenship (1951)

Korean War-era film points out that military service should be understood as part of citizenship and that training in the everyday duties of citizenship is a part of the preparation for military service.

Sound, B&W, 11:32

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Starting Now (Are You Ready for Service No. 4) (1951)

High school students anticipate and prepare for the military draft.

Sound, B&W, 10:43

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The Crime of Korea (1950)

Korea in the tumultuous period between the end of World War II and the start of the Korean War. This film is interesting for its snapshot of American thought in 1950. After years of grueling total war, Americans had hoped to settle into a new era of peace. The Communist near-capture of South Korea and war against American forces was a jarring wake-up call. The end of this move exhorts Americans to support the war effort and rearmament yet again, this time to preserve peace from Communist aggression. As the war-weary correspondent hints throughout the film, when will the needless fighting finally end?

Sound, B&W, 15:31

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Getting Ready Physically (1951)

Korean War-era film encouraging high school boys to use the physical training, health and recreational resources of their communities so as to be ready for military service.

Sound, B&W, 10:28

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