Veterans' Voices: Korea Ampers
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Memories and stories from Minnesota Korea War Veterans. Produced by Ampers and made possible by funding from the Minnesota Art's and Cultural Heritage fund
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Local Veterans Group Chapter 1
Kevyn Burger visits with members of a local Korean War Veterans group that has been meeting regularly for decades. Chapter 1 grew from originally 12 guys getting together in a restaurant, to over 300 veterans of the forgotten war, along with their wives, meeting and supporting each other over many years.
Memories and stories from Minnesota's Korean War Veterans. Made possible the Minnesota Art's and Cultural Heritage fund. -
The Korean Era
Service in the Korean War spanned from June 25th, 1950, to January 31st, 1955. Kevyn Burger talks with Veterans about the Korean Era and who fought and where they were stationed around the world.
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Camp Bow Wow
During the Korean War, some soldiers were selected to be dog handlers. Reporter Kevyn Burger shares the story of Veteran Roger Davis, age 92, about his wartime canine partner.
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Veteran Jack Haugen’s Memories
Veteran Jack Haugen explains why he re-enlisted after serving in World War II and served in the army again in the Korean War. Here’s Kevyn Burger with Mr. Haugen.
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Returning to Korea
The government of South Korea has invited many Korean War Veterans to return and visit their country, to see how it is doing now, decades later, and to express their gratitude. Kevyn Burger has the story.
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Paratrooper Overgaard’s Service in Korea
Paratrooper Paul Overgaard shares his experience jumping out of planes into enemy territory during the Korean War. Kevyn Burger talks with the Veteran about his memories during his service.