War Or Peace? Britain, US Strengthen Ties In Korean Crisis As more and more Chinese reds force the U.N. Forces back in retreat, and cut off some units, Britain and the United States act to strengthen their historic ties. While American and British troops fall back in Korea, President Truman and Prime Minister Attlee meet in Washington, to take a stand against any appeasement and to re-affirm the bonds that link. National press club forcefully points up the alliance. River in Korea. MS Manchurian border with a soldier directing the evacuation. MLS Military vehicles driving down a road. CU US soldiers in the back of a flat bed truck waving at the camera. MLS Tug boat pulling refugees in a boat. MLS Korean refugees walking on railroad tracks. MCU Refugees walking on a road and sitting on the sides of the road. In Washington DC: MLS President Truman, Prime Minister Atlee, George C Marshall and Secretary Dean G Acheson. OHS Truman, Atlee, Marshall and Acheson. Prime Minister Atlee at the podium. Prime Minister Atlee Addresses The People: "Our two countries, are two of the leading countries in the United Nation. Now we're engaged in a great adventure The adventure of peace. Believing that if we are going to base peace on a sure foundation, we must resist aggression, we are together with others seeking by our action in Korea to assert the rule of law. While forces are fighting alongside yours and you may be certain that in fair or foul weather, where the stars and stripes fly in Korea the British flag will fly beside you."