Bowman Gum Company Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 36. Commander in Korea

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GLC#
GLC09627.36-View header record
Type
Objects
Date
1951
Author/Creator
Bowman Gum Company
Title
Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 36. Commander in Korea
Place Written
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pagination
1 collecting card Height: 6 cm, Width: 8 cm
Primary time period
1945 to the Present
Sub-Era
The Fifties

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "36. Commander in Korea" depicting a portrait of Matthew B. Ridgway. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative describes the accomplishments of Lieutenant General Matthew B. Ridgway as the replacement for General Walton. Noted for heading the preparation of a 3.5-inch bazooka, and his involvement as a general during World War II.

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