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Korean War... Pyongyang falls to China in 1950...
Korean War... Pyongyang falls to China in 1950...
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December 05, 1950
LOS ANGELES EVENING HERALD EXPRESS, Los Angeles, California, December 5, 1950 (first section only)
* China captures Pyongyang
* Would later become the location of the largest UN offensive of the Korean War
The front page has 3 full banner headings: "PYONGYANG LOST TO REDS" (printed in red), "Million Chinese Force New Yank Retreat", and "TRUMAN, ATTLEE ACT TO AVERT 3RD WAR", with many related subheads which include: "Terrified City Ablaze in Worst Defeat" and "U.N. Faces Million Red Foes". Included is a photo of President Harry Truman and Clement Attlee. Additional coverage is found on inside pages.
This front section is complete in 20 pages and is in good condition (see photos).
Category: The 20th Century