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Editorial
April 24, 1953
Minneapolis Spokesman
Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota
What is this article about?
Editorial sympathizes with families of UN prisoners released by Korean and Chinese forces in an exchange of sick and wounded, describing the joy and concern amid the fight for South Korean liberty.
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Return From The Dead
One can sympathize with the thousands who have been
waiting breathlessly for the announcement of the names of the
UN prisoners which are to be released by the Korean and
Chinese Reds under the exchange of sick and wounded. Numbers
of the families by the time this piece is read will already
have their cup of hope and joy running over, as their loved ones
are released to UN forces.
Monday's papers pictured in wire photos the looks of
thankfulness which filled the faces of mothers, fathers, wives
and sweethearts of some of the men released. To some of the
relatives it will be like someone returning from the dead. To
others it will be the answer to a prayer. To all, it will be a
source of happiness and comfort, mixed with natural concern
for the illness and wounds of the sick men.
No family which has not known the anxiety faced by those
who have loved ones "missing in action" can scarcely compre-
hend the great joy which will light up several hundred homes
in the U.S. and other nations of the UN who are carrying on the
fight to preserve the liberty of South Korea.
One can sympathize with the thousands who have been
waiting breathlessly for the announcement of the names of the
UN prisoners which are to be released by the Korean and
Chinese Reds under the exchange of sick and wounded. Numbers
of the families by the time this piece is read will already
have their cup of hope and joy running over, as their loved ones
are released to UN forces.
Monday's papers pictured in wire photos the looks of
thankfulness which filled the faces of mothers, fathers, wives
and sweethearts of some of the men released. To some of the
relatives it will be like someone returning from the dead. To
others it will be the answer to a prayer. To all, it will be a
source of happiness and comfort, mixed with natural concern
for the illness and wounds of the sick men.
No family which has not known the anxiety faced by those
who have loved ones "missing in action" can scarcely compre-
hend the great joy which will light up several hundred homes
in the U.S. and other nations of the UN who are carrying on the
fight to preserve the liberty of South Korea.
What sub-type of article is it?
War Or Peace
Military Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Pow Release
Korean War Prisoners
Un Exchange
Sick And Wounded
Family Relief
What entities or persons were involved?
Un Forces
Korean And Chinese Reds
Families Of Prisoners
South Korea
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Release Of Un Prisoners In Korean War Exchange
Stance / Tone
Sympathetic And Hopeful
Key Figures
Un Forces
Korean And Chinese Reds
Families Of Prisoners
South Korea
Key Arguments
Sympathy For Families Waiting Breathlessly For Prisoner Releases
Joy And Relief For Relatives Upon Reunion
Concern For The Illness And Wounds Of Released Men
Incomprehensible Anxiety For Those With Missing Loved Ones