Category Archives: Cold War

800 fleeing refugees killed when South Korean Army bombs Hangang Bridge in Seoul 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1950)

1950s, Cold War, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Korean War - PART 5, Beginning of the Attack (June 1950) 6.25' (Hangang Bridge bombing at 6:46/7:30; North Korea's capture of Seoul at 9:24)

(Wednesday, June 28, 1950, 2:30 a.m. KDT; during the Korean War, part of the Cold War) — 800 refugees who were fleeing across the Hangang Bridge, which crossed in Seoul, South, Korea, were killed this morning when the South Korean Army bombed the bridge to delay the rapid North Korean advance towards the city. Continue reading 800 fleeing refugees killed when South Korean Army bombs Hangang Bridge in Seoul 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 28 1950) →

Truman orders U.S. air, naval units to fight in aid of Korea 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 27 1950)

1950s, Cold War, U.S. Presidents


Video: '27th June 1950: President Truman sends US navy and air force to Korea'

(Tuesday, June 27, 1950, 8:00 a.m. EDT; during the Korean War, part of the Cold War) — U.S. President Harry S. Truman announced today that he is ordering U.S. air and naval forces to assist South Korean forces in their resistance of Sunday’s North Korean invasion. Continue reading Truman orders U.S. air, naval units to fight in aid of Korea 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 27 1950) →

U.N. calls for cease fire in Korea, demands North withdraw troops 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 25 1950)

1950s, Cold War, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Korean War - PART 5, Beginning of the Attack (June 1950) 6.25' (United Nations at 4:15/4:35/5:40)

(Sunday, June 25, 1950, shortly before 6:00 p.m. EDT; during the Korean War, part of the Cold War) — In response to the North Korean invasion, United Nations Security Council Resolution 82 was approved this afternoon, calling for “an immediate cessation of hostilities” and for “North Korea to withdraw forthwith their armed forces to the 38th parallel.” Continue reading U.N. calls for cease fire in Korea, demands North withdraw troops 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 25 1950) →

Korean War begins as communist North Korea invades South Korea 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 25 1950)

1950s, Cold War, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Korean War Begins - 1950 | Today In History | 25 June 17'

(Sunday, June 25, 1950, 4:00 a.m. KDT; during the Korean War, part of the Cold War) — The Korean War began this morning as South Korean army bases near the border with North Korea, at Yeoncheon, came under fire without warning. Continue reading Korean War begins as communist North Korea invades South Korea 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 25 1950) →

John Foster Dulles arrives in South Korea 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 1950)

1950s, Cold War, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Korean War - PART 4, Beginning of "The War" (1949-1950) 6.25 ??' (Foster arrives at 6:07)

(Saturday, June 17, 1950; during the Cold War) — John Foster Dulles arrived in Seoul today on a State Department mission regarding U. S. relations with the Republic of Korea. Continue reading John Foster Dulles arrives in South Korea 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 1950) →

88,000 hear Nixon at Graham crusade in Knoxville 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 28 1970)

1970s, Cold War, U.S. Presidents, Vietnam War


Video: 'Nixon 'Tricky Dicky' Part 2 of 3' (May 28, 1970, at 36:49)

(Thursday, May 28, 1970, 7:37-9:22 p.m. EDT; during the Cambodian Campaign, part of the Vietnam War, Cambodian Civil War, Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — With the help of a sympathetic audience, U.S. President Richard Nixon overrode a small but vocal group of peace demonstrators tonight and pledged himself to world stability and a restoration of spiritual values. Continue reading 88,000 hear Nixon at Graham crusade in Knoxville 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 28 1970) →

Huge Rally In New York City Backs Nixon’s Indochina policies 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 20 1970)

1970s, Cold War, U.S. Presidents, Vietnam War


Video: 'Our World Spring 1970 Part 1' (May 20, 1970, at 6:42)

(Wednesday, May 20, 1970, approximately noon EDT; during the Cambodian Campaign, part of the Vietnam War, Cambodian Civil War, Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — Marching under a sea of American flags, helmeted construction workers led tens of thousands of noisy but peaceful demonstrators today in a rally and parade in New York City supporting the Vietnam policies of President Richard Nixon and assailing Mayor John Lindsay and other opponents of the war in Indochina. Continue reading Huge Rally In New York City Backs Nixon’s Indochina policies 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 20 1970) →

Two students killed when police open fire at Jackson State College 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 15 1970)

1970s, Cold War, Vietnam War


Video: 'May 15, 1970: Gibbs/Green Tragedy at Jackson State University'

(Friday, May 15, 1970, 12:05 a.m. CDT) — Two students were killed and 12 wounded early today after the police opened fire on a women’s dormitory at the predominantly-black Jackson State College in Jackson, Mississippi. Continue reading Two students killed when police open fire at Jackson State College 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 15 1970) →

President Nixon makes surprise pre-dawn visit to Lincoln Memorial, chats with war protesters 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 9 1970)

1970s, Cold War, U.S. Presidents, Vietnam War


Video: 'Nixon at the Lincoln Memorial - The Real Story | This is the President'

(Saturday, May 9, 1970, 4:58-5:55 a.m. EDT; during the Cambodian Campaign, part of the Vietnam War, Cambodian Civil War, Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — Hours before a large anti-war protest began at Washington, D.C., U.S. President Nixon surprised most of his Secret Service bodyguards and about eight demonstrators by walking in to the Lincoln Memorial this morning. Continue reading President Nixon makes surprise pre-dawn visit to Lincoln Memorial, chats with war protesters 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 9 1970) →

President Nixon says he shares goal of Vietnam War dissenters 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 8 1970)

1970s, Cold War, Television 1970s, U.S. Presidents, Vietnam War


Video: 'President Richard Nixon's Press Conference on Increased American Troops in Cambodia'

(Friday, May 8, 1970, 10:00-10:33 p.m. EDT; during the Cambodian Campaign, part of the Vietnam War, Cambodian Civil War, Indochina Wars and the Cold War) — Strongly defending the United States troop movement into Cambodia, which has evoked a storm of protest by students and others throughout the country, President Richard Nixon said tonight that the operation would win six to eight months of time for the further training of South Vietnamese forces and thus shorten the war for the Americans. Continue reading President Nixon says he shares goal of Vietnam War dissenters 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 8 1970) →