(MILITARY) Photographs from a soldier stationed in South Kor

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Estimate: $ 400 - $ 600

(MILITARY.) Photographs from a soldier stationed in South Korea, including shots of Muhammad Ali and President Carter. 19 color photographs, most 3 1/4 x 4 1/2 inches, a couple smaller; most with minimal wear. [South Korea], circa 1976-1979

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Two celebrities show up in these snapshots. One shows United States President Jimmy Carter exiting a compound on a diplomatic visit, probably during his trip to South Korea on 29 June - 1 July 1979. Even bigger than the President at that point in history was boxer Muhammad Ali, who visited the troops in South Korea for an exhibition performance on 27 June 1976. He is here seen sparring with Private First Class Larry D. Price in a makeshift hillside ring.

The other 17 photographs are less dramatic, but most show an Army soldier named Johnson (his nametag is visible in one shot) relaxing with friends; two show baseball practices and two others show locals drinking in a bar.