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Korean War era - Speed Limit sign close to the 38th parallel north, which formed the
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Korean War era - Speed Limit sign close to the 38th parallel north, which formed the
Korean War era - Speed Limit sign close to the 38th parallel north, which formed the border between North and South Korea prior to the Korean War. Date: circa 1952
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38th Alert Barbed Commonwealth Driver Drivers Formed Instruction Jan20 Korea Korean Limit Parallel Prior Roadside Signage Speed Wire
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This evocative photograph captures a Speed Limit sign from the Korean War era, located near the 38th parallel north, which marked the border between North and South Korea prior to the Korean War. Circa 1952, this sign serves as a poignant reminder of the tense geopolitical climate during the early 1950s. The 38th parallel, a line of demarcation established by the Allied Powers at the end of World War II, became a flashpoint for conflict when North Korean forces invaded South Korea in June 1950. The sign, adorned with the British Crown and the words "Speed Limit," is a common sight along roadsides during the 1950s. However, the presence of barbed wire and the ominous warning "Alert! Stop and Look" suggest that this was no ordinary roadside sign. Soldiers and civilians alike would have been acutely aware of the potential danger lurking just beyond the border. The image is particularly striking due to its juxtaposition of the mundane and the extraordinary. The Speed Limit sign, a familiar symbol of road safety, is transformed into a symbol of the Cold War, a time of heightened tension and uncertainty. The rustic, weathered appearance of the sign adds to its historical significance, making it a compelling visual representation of a pivotal moment in world history.
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