Diplomacy

Scenic view of a United States flag flying in Hong Kong, taken from the balcony of American Consulate General Karl L. Rankin. This photo was taken by Vernice Anderson when she traveled with Ambassador Jessup on his mission to the Far East.

United States Ambassador-at-Large Philip C. Jessup (left, standing) addressing the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea in Seoul. Also pictured in the background from left to right: Lois (Mrs. Philip C.) Jessup, United States Ambassador to the Republic of Korea John J. Muccio, and Political Adviser to the Supreme Commanders for the Allied Powers, Japan, William Sebald. All others are unidentified.

United States Ambassador-at-Large Philip C. Jessup (left) prior to boarding General Douglas MacArthur's plane "Bataan" for return to Tokyo after visiting Kyoto. Major General John B. Coulter bids him farewell (right) while Major Anthony F. Story (middle), pilot, looks on.

United States Ambassador-at-Large Philip C. Jessup (third from the left) along with American Ambassador to the Republic of Korea John J. Muccio (left) visit the 38th Parallel in Korea. All others are unidentified.

United States Ambassador-at-Large Philip C. Jessup (second from left) along with his aide William Gibson (left), Lois (Mrs. Philip C.) Jessup (second from right), and Major General John B. Coulter (right). The Ambassador's party await take-off time for their return to Tokyo on General Douglas MacArthur's plane "Bataan".

United States Ambassador-at-Large Philip C. Jessup (left) shaking hands with the President of the Republic of Korea, Syngman Rhee (right).

United States Ambassador-at-Large Philip C. Jessup (second from the left) upon his departure from Kyoto. Major John B. Coulter (right) accompanied the Ambassador's party to Itami Airport as they depart for Tokyo. Shown from left to right: Dr. Charles N. Spinks, Ambassador Jessup, Major Anthony F. Story, Lois (Mrs. Philip C.) Jessup, and Major Coulter.

Major General John B. Coulter (right) bids farewell to departing Ambassador-at-Large Philip C. Jessup's party as they board General Douglas MacArthur's plane "Bataan" at Itami Airfield near Kyoto en route to Tokyo. General Coulter is seen shaking hands with American Vice Consul James B. Lindsey (left).

United States Ambassador-at-Large Philip C. Jessup meeting with the President of the Republic of Korea Syngman Rhee. From left to right Ambassador Jessup, unidentified man (standing), President Rhee, United States Ambassador to the Republic of Korea John J. Muccio, and Political Adviser for Japan William J. Sebald.

United States Ambassador-at-Large Philip C. Jessup (second from right) shaking hands with the President of the Republic of Korea, Syngman Rhee (second from left). Also pictured are United States Ambassador to the Republic of Korea John J. Muccio (left). All others are unidentified.