America Observes Armed Forces Day

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Synopsis: Armed Forces Day a singular day to honor all branches of the US military with President Harry S. Truman attends a military parade, in the Oval Office President Truman honors MSG Ernest R. Kouma, SGT John A. Pittman, 1st LT Carl H. Dodd with America's highest military decoration for valor the Medal of Honor all veterans of the Korean War, while in New York elements of the 4th Division board transports bound for Europe defense, later that night President Harry S. Truman speaks at a Washington DC dinner where he calls for unity and honoring the fallen heroes holding the line in Korea as those back home seek to end the war quickly (2012-736t.txt)...(read more)

Date: 1951
Duration: 00:02:59
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Type: Public Domain
Language: English
Location: United States

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America Observes Armed Forces Day

Armed Forces Day, a day of preparedness, is observed by the nation from coast to coast. In Washington, President Harry S. Truman reviews a units of our unified services, and later pins Medals of Honor on three veterans of the Korean Conflict. In New York, first elements of the 4th Division go aboard transports for voyage to Europe and service under General Dwight D. Eisenhower.