The Thomas W. Herren papers, 1946-1952.

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The Thomas W. Herren papers, 1946-1952.

Contains the following types of materials: correspondence, organizational documents, unit histories, clippings, newspapers, magazines, reports / studies, books / manuals; leaflets / brochures; oral histories; biography of Syngman Rhae; copies of speeches. Contains information pertaining to the following war: Korean War. General description of the collection: The Thomas W. Herren papers include general officer's correspondence, documents relating to assignments in Korea; includes data on Dr. Syngman Rhee, General Clark, MacArthur, United States (U.S.) ambassador, Muccio, Republic of Korea (ROK) politics, United Nations (U.N.) Korean reconstruction agency; opposition to U.S. presence; U.N. command briefing book on Korea (1952) some material on military dependents.

3 boxes.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7583899

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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