The most recent programs for the Korean War Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=4245 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Thu, 23 May 2013 11:02:40 GMT President Obama awarded the Medal of Honor to Army chaplain Captain Emil J. Kapaun posthumously for extraordinary heroism while serving with the 3d Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division during combat operations against an armed enemy at Unsan, Korea, and as a prisoner of war in 1950. Captain Kapaun's son accepted the medal on behalf of his family. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312049-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312049-2 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Three Korean War veterans representing the Navy, Air Force, and Army talked about why they joined the military and reflected on their wartime experiences. This event was from the American Veterans Center's 15th annual conference. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309083-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309083-3 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT A ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery honoring veterans of the Korean War. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta speaks, as well as Korean War veterans. The event marks the 59th Anniversary of the Signing of the Armistice ending the Korean War in 1953. It's about 45 minutes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307304-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307304-1 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT This week, Professor Eliot Cohen examines the relationship between President Harry S. Truman and General Douglas MacArthur. In 1951, during the Korean War, President Truman relieved General MacArthur of his command. This class at Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies is from a course called "The Art of Strategic Decision." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305064-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305064-1 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Next, women veterans of the Korean War are honored by the Defense Department. They reflect on their service as nurses and medical specialists during the Korean War, which lasted from 1950 to 1953. This is about an hour and 25 minutes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304942-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304942-1 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Two veterans shared their war stories and then responded to questions from members of the audience. General Robert "Earthquake" Titus received the Distinguished Flying Cross during his service in the Korean War. His remarks were preceded by a promotional presentation version of his oral history for the documentary project [An Airman's Story]. Francis "Jeep" Sanza was a driver for Generals Dwight D. Eisenhower and George S. Patton during World War II. "War Stories" was a program at the 14th annual American Veterans Center's Conference, held at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302521-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302521-1 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT A 1952 film biography of United States Army General Douglas MacArthur who served in World War II as commander of the Allied Forces in the Southwest Pacific. General MacArthur's military career came to a close in 1951 when President Harry S. Truman relieved him of his command. This was an episode of the television series "The Big Picture," produced for the United States Army Office of the Chief of Information by the Army Pictorial Center in the 1950s and '60s. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301941-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301941-1 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT A film showed the beginning of the Korean War, which began on June 25, 1950, when communist North Korean forces advanced into South Korea. Strategic graphics illustrated combat footage and clips of soldiers. Film shown included U.S. Ambassador Warren Austin speaking in support of Korea in the United Nations. The footage was framed with Sergeant Queen interviewing war correspondent Jim Lucas at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. "Summer Storm" was a 1954 episode of the television series "The Big Picture," produced for the United States Army Office of the Chief of Information by the Army Pictorial Center in the 1950s and '60s. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299928-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299928-1 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Charles Rangel (D-NY) answered the question "What are you reading this summer?" He talked about [The Coldest Winter: America and the Korean War] (Hyperion, 2007) by David Halberstam. He spoke about his own experiences in Korea and why he had previously avoided reading the book. The date and location of the interview are not known. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299737-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299737-8 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Patrick O'Donnell talked about the soldiers who made up George Company of the First Marines, one of the most highly decorated and bloodied companies in the Korean War. He spoke at Borders Bookstore in his hometown of Westlake, Ohio. He was joined by Bob Harbula, one of the veterans of George Company that he had interviewed for the book. They responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297682-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297682-1 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Steven Casey talked about his book [Selling the Korean War: Propaganda, Politics, and Public Opinion in the United States, 1950-1953] (Oxford University Press, 2008). In his book about how the Truman and Eisenhower administrations shaped public discourse about the Korean War, influenced media, and gained political and public support, he explains the challenges both presidents faced in selling a "limited war" to a population unlikely to accept less than total victory as well as their respective strategies for dealing with the broader Cold War. Mr. Casey was presented with the 2010 Harry S. Truman Book Award, which is awarded every two years by the Harry S. Truman Library Institute for National and International Affairs to the author whose book best addresses the life or public career of Harry S. Truman. This event was co-sponsored by the Kansas City Public Library, where it was held at the Plaza Branch. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294506-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294506-1 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sixty years after the start of the Korean War, newly declassified documents relating to the Korean War and North Korea during the Cold War were released. Retired Major General Singlaub made opening remarks. Panelists made remarks on the lapse in intelligence leading up to the outbreak of the war in Korea. After After the presentations, the panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. Deputy Director Clement made closing remarks on the current challenges in intelligence. "Baptism by Fire: CIA Analysis of the Korean War" was a program held in the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum Auditorium in Independence, Missouri, co-sponsored by the CIA and Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294098-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294098-2 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT David Sears, military historian and former U.S. Navy officer, profiles U.S. Navy combat pilots who flew during the Korean War. The author examines James Michener's reportage of the aviators in 1951 that was used for his novel, The Bridges of Toko-Ri. Mr. Sears used Mr. Michener's notes to find many of the aviators who gave their first-hand accounts of the conflict from the sky. David Sears discussed his book at the Pritzker Military Library in Chicago. This program contains language that some may find offensive. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294654-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294654-1 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT General David Petraeus gave the keynote address at the Korean War Veterans Appreciation Ceremony recognizing the 60th anniversary of the start of the Korean War on June 25, 1950. Korean Consul General Chul Huh presented a video message from Korea including a letter from Korean President Lee Myung-bak. 2008 "America's Got Talent Winner," Neal Boyd, sang patriotic songs. The ceremony co-chaired by U.S. Congressmen Ike Skelton and Emanuel Cleaver, II, was held by the Harry S. Truman Library Institute in the Community of Christ Auditorium in Independence, Missouri. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294167-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294167-1 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sixty years after the start of the Korean War, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) released over 900 newly declassified documents from both the U.S. and communist governments showing the conflict's continuing impact on international relations. In addition, 900 pages of documents relating to the Korean War and North Korea during the Cold War from the Woodrow Wilson Center's North Korea International Documentation Project and the archives of the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum were opened at the press conference. Presenters on each of two panels responded to questions from members of the audience "Baptism by Fire: CIA Analysis of the Korean War" was a program held in the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum Auditorium in Independence, Missouri, co-sponsored by the CIA and Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294098-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294098-1 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Congressional leaders spoke at a ceremony to mark the 60th anniversary of beginning of the Korean War. The event took place in Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294233-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294233-1 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Michael Pearlman, author of [Truman and MacArthur: Policy, Politics, and the Hunger for Honor and Renown] (Indiana University Press, 2008), and D.M. Giangreco, author of [Hell to Pay: Operation Downfall and the Invasion of Japan, 1945-1947] (Naval Institute Press, 2009), talked about their books in conversation with Richard Fried. They also responded to questions from members of the audience. This 5 p.m. ET program from the [Chicago Tribune] Printers Row Lit Fest was held in Digitally Lit Room II. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294033-16 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294033-16 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ken Hechler, former White House assistant to President Truman, was interviewed by Robert Watson about President Truman's relationship with General Douglas MacArthur. General MacArthur led the United Nations command during the Korean Conflict until he was relieved of his command by Harry S. Truman on April 11, 1951, after MacArthur continued to contradict the administration over the expansion of war. This was the opening program on May 14, 2010, of the 8th Annual Harry S. Truman Legacy Symposium, held at the Truman Little White House in Key West. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293524-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293524-1 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT A panel of Japanese-American Military Intelligence Service (MIS) veterans who fought in WWII and Korea talked about the contributions they made for the intelligence service. Because of the classified nature of their work, their full contribution to the war effort as translators, interrogators and decipherers, including gathering crucial intelligence from captured enemy maps, battle plans, and orders, has been overshadowed. Their skills were also needed for war crimes trials and essential to the occupation government in Japan. Bruce Kaji, the museum's founding president, interrogated POWs in the Philippines. Hitoshi Sameshima was a translator for the war crimes trials. Roy Shiraga worked as a translator in Sapporo and fought in the Korean War. Tohoru Isobe and Robert Shuji Miyasaki also served as translators during the Korean War. Patricia Wakida moderated the panel. The panelists talked about their experiences and also responded to questions from members of the audience. "The History of the Japanese American Military Intelligence Service" was a program of the Art, Culture, & Identity series held Saturday, March 6, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. PT at the Japanese American National Museum in collaboration with JA Living Legacy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292409-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292409-1 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Weintraub talked about his book [MacArthur's War: Korea and the Undoing of an American Hero], published by Free Press, and the upcoming 50th anniversary of the start of the Korean war, in which he fought. He also responded to audience calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157312-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157312-1 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT