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- A Navy World War II, Korean War Veteran Reflects on Veterans DayVeterans Day this year, as in every year at this time, takes my thoughts back almost seven decades. Still only 16, I was envious of the older guys who got to serve immediately. I had to wait a whole year before joining the Navy.
- Why the US Entered the Korean WarThough most Americans wouldn't know about it if asked, a war from 1950-53 occurred in Korea between the United States and the Communist North Korean forces. This short essay analyzes which factors dragged the United States into the conflict.
Interview with a Korean War VeteranI had the honor of interviewing my father-in-law, Ned Wright about his experiences in the Navy during the Korean War. This is his interview, what he saw and the world he got to experience.- WWII and Korean War Veterans Honored on the USS SampsonCongressman David Wu and the U.S. Navy presented Oregon's WWII and Korean War Veterans with Congressional Certificates for their honored service to the United States.
- Korean War's 60th: General Dean Suspension Bridge, Carlyle, ILThe Goshen Trail, which linked the Cumberland Gap and St Louis, crossed the Kaskaskia River where the suspension bridge was built.
Remembering War in Ancient History and Contemporary ExperienceThe Column of Trajan and the Korean War Veterans Memorial are separated by over 1,000 years, but this gap in history did not keep the two monuments from sharing intriguing similarities in their function and social importance.- Memories of the Korean WarMy father's most painful memory of the Korean War.
- Clem R. Boody, U.S. Army, Fallen Korean War Soldier Comes HomeUS Army announces remains of Korean War solier found.
The Korean War on DVDThree great ones: Brotherhood of War, Pork Chop Hill, Steel Helmet- To What Extent Was the American War in Korea a Failure?Analysis was conducted to determinee the extent that the Korean War was a failure for the Americans.
- The United States in the Korean War: What Every American Should KnowJune 25th, 1950. Before dawn, forces of North Korea attacked to the south, aiming to re-unify the peninsula under communist dictator Kim Il Sung. Within two days, American forces were beginning to fight the invasion. Thus began the Korean War.
- Best Movies About the Korean WarThe Korean War is not often depicted on film, yet, some films do exist. This article is a short list of some Korean War films
- The Korean War Armistice AgreementThe year 1953 marked the beginning of the Korean War Armistice Agreement that sought to stop the Korean War and insure a complete cessation of hostilities and all acts of armed force in Korea until a final peaceful settlement could be achieved.
- What Every American Should Know About the Korean War and American POWsThe Potter hearings of 1953 documented horrible abuse and murder that our soldiers endured at the hands of the North Koreans and Chinese. This article reveals the torture and killing of American forces, something that nobody was ever held accountable for.
- Top Five Korean War BooksWhen the North Korean army raced across the 38th parallel in 1950, a struggle began the was really America's first unwinnable war. This article looks at five of the books that have been written about that struggle.
- Best Movies Involving the Korean WarIf you're looking for the best movies involving the Korean War, you might be subjected to a serious search. The Korean War hasn't been covered much in the media and you'll be hard pressed to find Korean War movies at your local video store.
- What Americans Need to Know About the Korean WarAlthough the Korean War was a vital part of American history, it's often called "the forgotten war". The view that many Americans have gained from Richard Hooker's novel M*A*S*H is not quite the reality.
- Paying Tribute to Fallen Soldiers of the Korean WarThe Korean War ended in 1953. Those servicemen who paid the ultimate sacrifice in Korea should not be forgotten. This article relates how you can keep their memory and spirit alive.
Ted Williams in the Korean WarTed Williams met with great criticism when he got a deferment in 1942 from WWII. But he eventually joined the reserves and distinguished himself in the Korean War. This article relates his service to his country and friendship with another famous pilot.- A History of the Korean Warthis is about the Korean war and how it became a product of the cold war. it also states the similarities and difference btwn the Vietnam war.
- The Korean War ArmisticeThe Korean War Armistice took two whole years to be reached. Even now, it is the only thing keeping North and South Korea from resuming fighting.
- Korean War Films: Pork Chop HillPork Chop Hill, starring Gregory Peck, was a gritty and bold film that showed both the courage of soldiers and how they questioned what they were fighting for. Made in 1959, it still holds up well today.
Movies of the Korean WarThe Korean War didn't produced a lot of movies, but of those it didn't produce, two are classic American films. Not classic war films, but classic films period.- Korean War AircraftsMany people think that jets dominated the skies during the Korean War but there were plenty of propellor-driven planes making their mark. The Mustang, the Corsair and the Skyraider all came out of World War Two to build their own reputations.
- 'Top Shot': Memorable Challenge BlundersThe contestants are billed as some of the most elite marksmen in the world, but even the best marksmen can make mistakes.
- 8 Greatest South Korean FilmsMost most movie viewers think of great Asian films they think of Japanese films. Recently Korea has stepped up their movie producing and have made some excellent films.
- The Importance of the Korean War's Sixty-Year AnniversaryToday marks the sixty year anniversary of war in Korea, but there is little cause for celebration, due to the tensions that have been mounting in the region.
Movie Review: A Little PondWhat if you wanted to make your own history and the truth be dammed?
Frostbite: An OverviewFrostbite is the freezing of skin and other tissues, usually during outdoor exposure to low temperatures and windchills, damaging skin, muscle, blood vessels and nerves.- Korean War MIA Soldier Dougall Espey to Be Laid to RestMissing In Action soldier Dougall Espey fell in the first battle against Chinese troops in the Korean War, finally being laid to rest.
Korean Service Medal AwardsFeature on my step dad
Kilroy was Here!The legendary, cult graffiti that began in World War II has now appeared in Iraq. This article traces its origin
Does Jesus Care?In 1901 Frank E. Graeff was inspired by I Peter 5:7 to write his hymn "Does Jesus Care" following a troubled time in his life and how, by that same simple message, in 1954 I came to understand that Jesus really does care about each of us when we are troubled or grieved.
My Favorite Korean War MovieMade while bullets were still flying in Korea, Sam Fuller made a poignant and pointed movie about racism, (in)competence, and US infantrymen's solidarity.- Korean War Missing in Action IdentifiedThe Department of Defense has announced the identification of three soldiers' remains listed as missing in action since the Korean War.
My Father: An Interview with a Korean War VeteranThe Korean War... a time of experience and learning for those who served.
