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title: Two United Nations Soldiers Take a Smoke Break
author: Gene Putnam
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21819/two-united-nations-soldiers-take-a-smoke-break/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2026-05-25
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# Two United Nations Soldiers Take a Smoke Break

_Authored by Gene Putnam_

## Image File

[![Two United Nations Soldiers Take a Smoke Break](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/21819.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/21819.jpg)

## Image Caption

Two unidentified United Nations soldiers take a smoke break while fighting in South [Korea](https://www.worldhistory.org/Korea/), photograph by Gene Putnam, Harry S. Truman Library, Missouri, c. 1951.

National Archives and Record Administration.

## Cite This Work

### APA
Putnam, G. (2026, May 25). Two United Nations Soldiers Take a Smoke Break. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21819/two-united-nations-soldiers-take-a-smoke-break/>
### Chicago
Putnam, Gene. "Two United Nations Soldiers Take a Smoke Break." *World History Encyclopedia*, May 25, 2026. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21819/two-united-nations-soldiers-take-a-smoke-break/>.
### MLA
Putnam, Gene. "Two United Nations Soldiers Take a Smoke Break." *World History Encyclopedia*, 25 May 2026, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21819/two-united-nations-soldiers-take-a-smoke-break/>.

## License & Copyright

[Original image](https://catalog.archives.gov/id/350488505) by **Gene Putnam**. Submitted by [Reha Mert](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/rehamert/ "User Page: Reha Mert"), published on 25 May 2026. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.