International: Epilogue

Before leaving for the U.S. and his new job as superintendent of the Naval Academy at Annapolis, Vice Admiral Charles Turner Joy delivered a bitter epilogue to the Communists at Panmunjom. "Apparently," said Joy, "you cannot comprehend that strong and proud and free nations can make costly sacrifices for principles because they are strong, can be dignified in the face of abuse and deceit because they are proud, and can speak honestly because they are free, and do not fear the truth.

"I now turn the unenviable job of further dealings with you to Major General William K. Harrison, who succeeds me...