General Records of the Department of the Navy. 1941 - 2004. Moving Images Relating to Military Activities. 1947 - 1980. RADM. A.E. SMITH RECEIVES DECORATION FROM PRESIDENT RHEE OF KOREA

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General Records of the Department of the Navy. 1941 - 2004. Moving Images Relating to Military Activities. 1947 - 1980. RADM. A.E. SMITH RECEIVES DECORATION FROM PRESIDENT RHEE OF KOREA

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Rhee, Syngman, 1875-1965

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