Truman Honors Korea Heroes (Universal Newsreel, Jan 1951)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. TRUMAN HONORS KOREA HEROES: WASHINGTON - Pres. Truman awards this nation's highest award, the Congressional Medal of Honor, to the wives and parents of five American heroes who gave their lives for freedom in Korea. Mrs. Dean, wife of the missing Gen. Dean, is one of those honored by the President.—Meanwhile, in Korea itself, U.N. forces continue to pull back before advancing communist armies. 2. "IKE" TOURS PACT NATIONS: PARIS - Gen. Eisenhower, commander of the Atlantic Pact nations, begins an on-the-spot tour of European countries in the alliance. Starting with the French, the famous U.S. war hero undertakes to find out the forces available to his anti-Red command. 3. BEAUTY GOES BATHING & CYCLING: FLORIDA - Fashion is again in the swim. At Miami Beach, pretty Dixie belles display the latest in swim styles. While at Boca Raton, the latest creations for bicycle riding that can be quickly adapted for less strenuous wear. 4. BUCKING BRONCS OF THE BRINY: CYPRESS GARDENS, FL - Something new in sporting thrills. An outboard motor steeplechase! Six daring skippers pilot their trim craft over the jumps and through the trees, with reckless and spectacular abandon. Hold on to your seats, this'll kill you! (LOCAL – WASHINGTON, D.C.) MARYLAND GOV. INAUGURATED.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library