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Pemberton, John M. (fl. 1950-1952) Letters to Mrs. John M. Pemberton

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09598 Author/Creator: Pemberton, John M. (fl. 1950-1952) Place Written: Seoul, South Korea Type: Header Record Date: 1950-1952 Pagination: 20 letters

Summary of Content: Collection consists of twenty letters dated 1950 to 1952 from John M. Pemberton to his wife from South Korean military bases. Correspondence largely details his anticipation to return home, expected military combat near Pyongyang, entertainment by the USO tour, financial matters, military personnel changes and rumors of when they would be discharged.

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Historical Era: 1945 to the Present

Subjects: Korean WarCommunismAir ForceMilitary PersonnelMilitary ServiceEntertaining and HospitalitySoldier's LetterSoldiers and Civilians

Sub Era: The Fifties

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