Korean War Legacy Project

C-SPAN resources on the Korean War

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The resources below were created by Jeremiah Rush who was a 2023 C-SPAN Fellow and has also served as curriculum writer on several KWLF projects. A number of KWLF veteran interviews that were broadcasted on C-SPAN are featured in these resources.

Bell Ringer: World Defends the Republic of Korea

  1. Clip 1 UN Provides Military Support for the Republic of Korea
    Reel America clip: “United Nations Aids Republic of Korea in her Fight Against Aggression” 1950 U.S. Information Agency report
  2. Clip 2 South Korean Deputy National Security Adviser Remarks at Korean Veterans Memorial
    Remarks from Korean War Veterans Memorial Remembrance Wall by Cho Tae-Yong, South Korean Deputy National Security Advisor

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Bell Ringer: Remembering the Legacy of the Korean War (Forgotten War)

  1. Clip 1 Jonathon Elias discusses Korean War at Korean War Veterans Memorial
    Jonathon Elias speaks about the Korean war at the opening of the Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall of Remembrance.
  2. Clip 2 Korean War Veteran Harold Christenson on the Legacy of the War
    An oral history interview with U.S. Army veteran Harold Christenson that was recorded in 2015 by the Korean War Legacy Foundation. He discussed the legacy of the war.

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Bell Ringer: The Korean War Memorial – Making the Forgotten War the Remembered Victory

  1. Clip 1 Gen John Tilelli speaks at the Korean War Veterans Memorial Remembrance Wall
    Gen John Tilelli speaks about the goals of the Korean War Memorial and Wall of Remembrance.
  2. Clip 2 Joseph Lewis Grappo discusses the Korean War
    Joseph Lewis Grappo discusses why he believes the Korean War is often the “Forgotten War.”

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Bell Ringer: The Legacy of the Korean War

  1. Clip 1 Jonathon Elias discusses Cost of the Korean War at the Korean War Veterans Memorial
    Jonathan Elias discusses expectations and the realities of the Korean War.
  2. Clip 2 James Sharp discusses Korean War Experience
    James Sharp discusses why does not regret serving during the Korean war and who his sacrifice has impacted modern Korea.

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Bell Ringer: Remembering the Korean War, Prisoners of War and the Chinese Invasion

  1. Clip 1 Korean War Soldier discusses POW Camp
    Corporal Eugene Reid discusses his experiences as a prisoner of war.
  2. Clip 2 Mary Reid Preparing to Move if need
    Mary Reid discusses how they were ordered to be prepared in case they had to move.

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Bell Ringer: Fighting in the Korean War and its Legacy

  1. Clip 1 Early days of Korean War
    This clip shows the first days of US involvement in the Korean War
  2. Clip 2 Paul Edwards – Why Korea Forgotten
    Paul Edwards Discusses Difference of how troops were brought home between WWII and Korean War
  3. Clip 3 Korean War Veteran George Dixon discusses Legacy of the Korean War
    Korean War Veteran George Dixon discusses Legacy of the Korean War

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Bell Ringer: The Korean War Legacy from the Perspective of South Korea

  1. Clip 1 South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol speaks of the Korean War
    During President Yoon Suk Yeol’s speech to a join session of Congress, he discusses the legacy of the Korean War.
  2. Clip 2 South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol discusses success of ROK/US Alliance
    South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol discusses success of ROK/US Alliance

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