Dealing with the Cold While Fighting in KoreaNew November 2022! See archival footage of the conditions in Korea as a Korean War veteran describes what it was like to deal with the cold and snow while fighting in the war.
What was the Most Difficult Part of Serving in the Korean War?New November 2022! In answer to a student question, a Korean War veteran describes the difficulties of seeing children suffering during the war. Archival footage of the war and effects on civilians ...
National History Day 2022-23–Frontiers In History: People, Places, IdeasCheck out our resources for National History Day 2022-23!
Firsthand History 20th Century: America at WarHear from those who served in the military and those who served on the home front to go back in history and explore America in wartime.
Firsthand History 20th CenturyExplore 20th century history with those who were there when it happened, with historians and scholars guided by first person accounts, and through primary source video and images.
America in Wartime: Korean WarLearn from Korean War veterans and others who lived through the war from the homefront.
America in WartimeExplore 20th century wartime events firsthand as military veterans and those on the home front share their experiences.
A Conversation with Korean War Air Force Veteran Philip KemplandKorean War veteran Philip Kempland shares his memories of the war, why he joined the military, benefits of his military service, and additional thoughts about the military.
A Conversation with Korean War Veteran Claire MinieClaire Minie served in the Women's Marine Reserves during the Korean War. Learn why she chose to join, what it was like to be a woman serving in the military at that time, and benefits she gained fr...
A Tribute to Our Nation’s VeteransFive veterans share their stories of service to our nation and then one takes the viewers on a tour of Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery to tell about its history and mission to serve America's ve...
History in the First Person: Honoring Our Nations Veterans Program 1Five military veterans share their stories of service and sacrifice during World War II, the Vietnam War, the Korean War, the Persian Gulf War and the Iraq conflicts.
History in the First Person: The Korean War Program 2Learn from men and women who served during the Korean War about what it was like to fight in combat, face the physical and psychological conditions of action, and then return home from the war.
History in the First Person: The Korean War Program 1Learn from men and women who served during the Korean War about what it was like to fight in combat, face the physical and psychological conditions of action, and then return home from the war.
Login to ViewPresident Truman’s Decision to Fire General MacArthurNew November 2022! John Ross Truman, grand-nephew of President Harry Truman, shares his knowledge of why and how President Truman came to the decision to fire General McArthur during the Korean War.
Login to ViewIf You Had to Re-enlist for the Korean War Would You Do It Again?New November 2022! A soldier who fought in Korea and a Marines Women's Reservist who served during the conflict describes whether they would make the same decision they did at the time of the conflic...
Login to ViewHow did the Korean Civilians React to Your Presence in Korea and What was Your Work There During the War?New November 2022! A Korean War veteran answers the student question with descriptions of his work in the war and anecdotes of his interactions with Korean civilians.
Login to ViewReturning Home from KoreaNew November 2022! Two Korean War veterans describe what it was like to return home from the war.
Login to ViewWeapons and Fighting in the Korean ConflictNew November 2022! Accompanied by archival footage and examples of their gear, two Korean War veterans describe weapons used in the fighting of the war and the nature of combat.
Login to ViewFighting Conditions in the Korean WarNew November 2022! See archival footage of the conditions in Korea as a Korean War veteran describes what it was like to deal with the cold and snow while fighting in the war.
Login to ViewThe Most Difficult Part of Serving in the Korean WarNew November 2022! In answer to a student question, a Korean War veteran describes the difficulties of seeing children suffering during the war. Archival footage of the war and effects on civilians ...
Login to ViewComing Home from the Korean WarNew November 2022! Two Korean War veterans describe what it was like to return home from the war.
Login to ViewThe Fighting Conditions in KoreaTwo Korean War veterans describe the cold winters, wet weather, and muddy conditions of fighting in the war.
Login to ViewMacArthur, Truman, and the Decision to Not Invade ChinaNew May 2022! Responding to a student question, Korean veterans share information on the debate between MacArthur and Truman on invading China and the decision to not do so in the Korean War.
Login to ViewOrigins of the Korean War and Our EnlistmentNew May 2022! Learn about the origins of the Korean War as two veterans describe their enlistment to join the effort in Korea.
