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December 1954

Message, President Syngman Rhee to General Taylor and his forces

This document was made possible with support from Syngman Rhee Institute, Yonsei University

In this Christmas Message, President Rhee addresses General Taylor and the US Forces. He praises the US troops for their victory against the communist aggression during the Korean War. Rhee recognizes America for continuing to “defend human liberty” not only in Korea but in all of Asia. Rhee ends the message with the goal of creating a “free, united, and democratic” Korea.

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B-013-051, Official Correspondences, President Rhee’s Correspondences, Syngman Rhee Institute, Yonsei University.

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2013-11-06

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Syngman Rhee Institute, Yonsei University and Leon Levy Foundation