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This 1954 movie encapsulates the Korean War: William Holden's fighter pilot character is unhappy about being called up for Korea after serving in World War II. He'd been making headway in his civilian life like a lot of returned G.I.s and now was yanked back to fight in a war that wasn't exactly popular. What if his good luck was all used up in the last war? The prime real-life example was the Boston Red Sox' Ted Williams, who was called up for Korea after three years' service in World War II. Five prime years of his baseball career was lost to war.

Excellent jet fighter sequences and color photography with top-notch acting by Holden, Grace Kelly and Mickey Rooney.

Hello! I will be guest-hosting the Korean War event as misstia said. :)

Tomorrow is the 66th anniversary of the beginning of what is often referred to as the Forgotten War. My father was a combat veteran of that war and like many of that generation, he did his duty, came home to civilian life, and started his family and career. It's good not to forget.

You can post ads featuring the military, especially during the war years of 1950-1953, or ads featuring movies, TV (M*A*S*H*), Korea, etc. Anything you feel connects to the Korean War! As always, it's a broad latitude of interpretation here at vintage_ads. :)

I'll be commenting on any posts with thanks for posting.

Remembrance Is Necessary.