Yank PW's Freed Americans Rejoice At First Exchange

Clip: 352565_1_1

Year Shot: 1953 (Actual Year)

Audio: Yes

Video: B/W

Tape Master: 1583

Original Film: 026-458-01

HD: N/A

Location: Panmunjom, Korea

Timecode: 00:44:12 - 00:45:56

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Dull in imagery and contrast, DOS A wave of rejoicing sweeps over families of servicemen as the first batch of sick and wounded prisoners are exchanged at Panmunjom. Thirty Americans and seventy of other nationalities are among them. Red prisoners from surrounding islands are brought to Pusan to be taken to the transfer point. MLS - Ship pulling into a harbor to transfer red prisoners. MLS - The red prisoners who can walk get loaded on to a bus. MLS/OH - A bus loaded with prisoners pulling into an army camp. MLS - Dropping off into a pile warm American over coats. MCUS - Ambulances driving over a bridge. American GI's getting unloaded from a ambulance. LS - Freedom bridge with American vehicles drive over.