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Korean War

Korean War. 1950-1953. Opener.

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Korean War

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  1. Korean War 1950-1953

  2. Opener • “Whoever wishes to foresee the future must consult the past; for human events ever resemble those of preceding times. This arises from the fact that they are produced by men who ever have been, and ever shall be, animated by the same passions, and thus they necessarily have the same results.” Machiavelli

  3. Overview of War • Republic of Korea- Southern half • Supported by United States • UN allied forces support as well • Democratic People’s Republic of Korea- Northern half • Supported by U.S.S.R.

  4. Origins of the War • Korea was under control by Japan from 1910-1945 • When Japan surrendered at the end of WWII, all their territories were taken from them • At the end of WWII the Allies divided up the Peninsula of Korea at the 38th Parallel. • U.S. took possession of the Southern half • U.S.S.R. took possession of the Northern half

  5. Origins of the War • 1949- Soviets give North Korea tanks, airplanes and money to take over the entire peninsula • June 25th, 1950- North Korea crosses 38th parallel in a surprise attack on South Korea

  6. Origins of the War • Truman fears North Korea is acting like Hitler, Mussolini and Japan in the 1930’s • South Korea asks UN for assistance • UN Security Council meets and decides to send troops to aid Korea. • Soviets Boycott the UN- could have vetoed the UN decision to intervene • “Police action”- military action w/out formal declaration of war

  7. General MacArthur asks for nuclear attack against Chinese cities • President Truman disagrees: • “we are trying to prevent a world war, not start one” • MacArthur goes over Truman's head and goes to congress and the press to get support • Truman Fires MacArthur in response

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