Watch The Big Picture - The United Nations Offensive Continues

Experience the American Journey through our country's visual heritage in this historical recording provided by the National Archives of the United States. From the U.S. Army's "The Big Picture" television series, 1950-1975. Includes: In spite of spring and rain our ground forces continue to push back the Chinese all along the Eighth Army's front. The 25th Infantry Division crosses the Han River and U.N. forces reach the 38th Parallel. The program includes two interviews: The first with Sergeant William Tyalor who was a mortar squad leader with the 24th Division. Sergeant Taylor was awarded the Bronze Star, the Combat Infantry Badge, and the Korean Service Medal. The other interview is with Lieutenant Charles Wright of Oneonta, Alabama, who was with the 8th Cavalry Regiment in Korea. Lieutenant Wright is also a veteran of World War II, having served with the Army Infantry in Europe. In addition to the Combat Infantry Badge, the Army has awarded Lieutenant Wright the Silver Star and the Bronze Star for gallantry in action, both in Europe and in Korea. This historical recording from the National Archives may contain variations in audio and video quality based on the limitations of the original source material. The content summary for this video is adapted from an historical description provided by the government agency or donor at the time of production release.