Korean War 1950 Marines Evacuating Hungnam North Korea Vintage Original Photo

Description: An original, first-generation photograph from a stunning war photo collection compiled by friend of the USMC, Marion Fischer.Type & Size: A 7x10 original photograph.Condition: Good vintage condition. Please see photos. The back side has remnants of having been glued into a scrapbook. This photograph captures U.S. Marines during the evacuation at Hungnam, North Korea, on December 13, 1950, amid the Korean War. The scene shows a group of soldiers onboard a landing craft, preparing for a critical operation to extract personnel and civilians from the encroaching enemy forces. Dressed in standard military gear, the Marines exhibit the tense atmosphere of a wartime evacuation, showcasing their readiness and determination during this crucial moment.The evacuation of Hungnam was one of the most significant military operations of the Korean War, where U.S. forces managed to evacuate around 100,000 civilians and military personnel in a matter of days, as Chinese and North Korean forces advanced toward the port. It was a logistical marvel, highlighting the strategic importance of controlling evacuation points in wartime. The successful operation solidified the reputation of the U.S. military in conducting complex air and sea operations under duress.Official Photograph NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION BY ORDER OF THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS Watch Your Credit to reproducing or provided this Chief of Information Navy Department Washington 25, D.C. Caption: Marines Evacuating Hungnam North Korea Dec 13, 1950- - - This photograph originates from a massive Type 1 photo collection compiled by Mrs Marion Fischer. It contained over 500 mostly Navy & USMC press and personal photos spanning from Pearl Harbor through the Korean War. A number of these photos appear to have never been published. During World War II Marion Fischer worked with the Emergency Aid of Pennsylvania. On her own, she started a project to provide kits for Marines. She wrote to her friends as well as celebrities to appeal for money for these kits that held toilet articles, writing paper, and a picture frame. Once the war ended, Mrs. Fischer found herself with the beginnings of a collection of letters from military officials. She again started writing letters to Marine Corps officers asking for items she could add to her collection. She mainly received photographs and biographical notes. Later, she was able to obtain war souvenirs. She displayed this collection in her home and opened it up to Marines wanting to view the holdings. Much of her collection is now part of the USMC archives referenced as Coll/858. Other parts of it, such as this photo collection, were sold by her estate. Many of the photos in this collection were sent in to her by an incredible list of high ranking personnel including fleet Admiral Nimitz, Rear Admiral James Fife, and scores of others.

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