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Korean War

Korean War. 1950 - 1953. Background Information. World War II ended in August 1945 It wasn’t long before the Soviets invaded North Korea; the US supported South Korea Korea was divided at the 38 th Parallel into two governments. The Two Governments. North Korea. South Korea.

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Korean War

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  1. Korean War 1950 - 1953

  2. Background Information • World War II ended in August 1945 • It wasn’t long before the Soviets invaded North Korea; the US supported South Korea • Korea was divided at the 38th Parallel into two governments

  3. The Two Governments North Korea South Korea • A Communist Korea • Led by Kim Il Sung • A Republic Government • Led by Syngman Rhee

  4. The Allies Views on Communism • US President Harry Truman created the Truman Doctrine • Pledged support to any country in defense of Communism • British Prime Minister Winston Churchill spoke out against Communism • His “Iron Curtain” speech stressed the concern of Soviet control in Eastern Europe

  5. Armed Conflict • Begins with the invasion of South Korea by the North on June 25, 1950 • Immediately, the UN condemns North Korea • Two days later, the US pledges air and naval support • For four months, the UN troops made their best efforts to defend South Korea from the North Korean People’s Army (NKPA)

  6. A Shift to Offense • Beginning in September 1950, US and Republic of Korea (ROK) troops begin their goal of recapturing Seoul, the capital of South Korea • In October, Communist Chinese Forces join the NKPA • Fighting continues into 1951 • General MacArthur pushes Truman to use atomic weapons

  7. Ending the War in Korea • Fighting continued through 1952 despite occasional talks of peace • On July 27, 1952: the armistice is signed at 10:00; both sides must retreat to their side of the cease-fire line within two days

  8. The Cost of Korea • Financially, the war cost the US $67 billion • Almost 34,000 American lives were lost in battle, over 20,000 in accidental deaths • Over 103,000 were wounded • 8,000 were listed as MIAs • 3,700 were POWs • North and South Korea have never agreed to a peace, so the DMZ (demilitarized zone) continues to be a patrolled area

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