San Francisco hero's welcome parade for Gen. James Van Fleet, retiring UN commander; press conference

General James A. Van Fleet returns to San Francisco from the Far East, receiving a warm welcome. He warns Americans about the potential consequences of losing Korea, suggesting that Japan and the rest of Asia could follow. Van Fleet praises the valor and skill of South Korean soldiers, emphasizing their courage and military aptitude, comparable to American troops.

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