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Pontoon bridge destroyed by heavy rains during Korean War

2007-537 (untitled)
Accession Number
2007-537
4x5 inches (10x13 cm)
Black & White
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Related Collection
Harry S. Truman Papers: President's Secretary's Files
Keywords
Bridges
Korean War, 1950-1953
Soldiers
HST Keywords
Korean War - General File
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Credit:
Emerich M. Christ
U.S. Army

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description
Military Police carry wounded man across gap in pontoon bridge to aid station on other side of the Han River during the Korean War, as workmen continue efforts to repair the bridge which was partially destroyed by heavy rains.
Date(s)
February 22, 1951