Watch The Big Picture - United Nations Forces Escape the Chinese Trap

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. This film includes the Army's 7th Division at the Manchurian border, Men of the 7th enjoy a hot Thanksgiving Day dinner on the banks of the Yalu River, The evacuation of the Hungnam beachhead. Captain Zimmerman interviews Sergeant Charles W. Dumas of Providence, Rhode Island. Sergeant Dumas was a combat correspondent with the 7th Division and was with the 7th Division at the Yalu River. Dumas wears the Korean Service medal, the Army Commendation Ribbon, and the Bronze Star. A photograph showing 7th Division infantrymen eating Thanksgiving Day dinner on the Yalu River will be sent to publicity directors prior to program shipment.

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