Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer. 1860 - 1985. Motion Picture Films from the Army Library Copy Collection. 1964 - 1980. GENERAL CLARK SIGNS TRUCE, MUNSAN-NI, KOREA

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Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer. 1860 - 1985. Motion Picture Films from the Army Library Copy Collection. 1964 - 1980. GENERAL CLARK SIGNS TRUCE, MUNSAN-NI, KOREA

1953

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MLS, General Mark Clark enters crowded hall at Base Camp for the truce signing agreement at Munsan-Ni. With Clark are Gens Taylor, Weyland, Brisson and Anderson. LS, MSs, Gen Clark sign treaty papers as they are given to him. The table at which he sits is crowded with microphones. VS, photographers crowd in front of table to take pictures of Clark, as he signs. MS, Gen Clark removes written speech from his pocket and states that the signing of the truce means fighting has ended. The fighting men and their families now have peace of mind; and Korea can heal her wounds. For this, he states, I am happy. He mentions that he cannot find it in himself to exult at this hour, rather it is a time for prayer. He goes on to say, we must remain ever vigilant, and continue in our efforts. He concludes with the hope that something will come from this, that will benefit all mankind. MS, Gens rise from table and leave hall.

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Anderson, Samuel E. (Samuel Egbert), 1906-1982

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