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The Capture of USS Pueblo
American spy ship USS Pueblo was captured by North Korean forces forty-five years ago.
The crew were held for almost a year, but they found small ways to resist.
Forty-five years ago an American spy ship was captured by North Korean forces.
The crew of USS Pueblo were held for almost a year, but they found small ways to resist.
'Skip' Carl Schumacher, a 24 year-old 1st Lieutenant, who was on board USS Pueblo, describes their ordeal.
Photo: USS Pueblo's crew taken by North Korean military.
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