Dear Soldiers, It is Christmas and you are far from home, suffering from cold not knowing when you will die. The big shots are home enjoying themselves, eating good food, drinking good liquor, why should you be here risking you life for their profits? The Koreans and Chinese don’t want to be your enemies. Our enemies and yours are those who sent you here and destroyed your happiness. Soliders! Let’s join hands! You belong back home with those who love you and want you back, safe and sound. So we wish you…
The 1957 interview shown throughout, the particular segment shown around the 45 minute mark:
INTERVIEWER: Do you believe that the United States should recognize Red China?
HAWKINS: Personally, I think they should.
INTERVIEWER: Why?
HAWKINS: It’s a very big thing […] it’s like saying that there’s a big elephant in front of you and you say he’s not there, until he becomes powerful enough to step on you.
INTERVIEWER: Do you expect that they will become powerful enough to step on us?
HAWKINS: I have no doubt of that.
