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Van Fleet, James A. (James Alward) 1892- 1992

James Van Fleet was a dynamic and capable officer. Van Fleet achieved distinction while serving in World War II and in Greece. He was the commanding general of the US Eighth Army in Korea from 1951-1953.

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April 25, 1951

Letter, General James A. Van Fleet to UN Ground Forces in Korea

General Van Fleet encourages the UN Ground Forces in Korea to continue their fight against “armed communism aggression.”

March 18, 1954

Letter, Syngman Rhee to General James A. Van Fleet

President Rhee discusses different tactics with General Van Fleet on how to convince President Eisenhower and the American public to build the ROK's armed forces.

July 7, 1954

Letter, Francesca Donner Rhee to Mrs. Van Fleet

Personal letter to the wife of James Van Fleet.

June 19, 1954

Letter, Francesca Donner Rhee to Mrs. Van Fleet

Personal letter to the wife of James Van Fleet.

March 20, 1954

Letter, General James A. Van Fleet to Syngman Rhee

General James A. Van Fleet send thank you letter for his birthday present.
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