Korea+9321




 * It's known as "The Forgotten War", but all Americans should learn about it and remember it ... and that's where you can help. You have been asked to develop a "Korea ** **9** **3 2 1" webpage to cover the basic information everyone should know about the Korean War - all on one page. Your page should include ...**

**9** - facts about the causes, events, and impact of the Korean War (look at my examples below) **3** - photos that help tell the story of the war, with descriptive captions **2** - maps that help to explain the war. **1** - quote that is essential to understanding the war, with authors and context

9 - **Come up with __9 great facts__ that everyone should know about "The Forgotten War", using the examples below as guides. I will have my own list that will use to compare to yours - hopefully you will get most of the facts on my list! At least 2 of the facts should be about the CAUSES of the war, at least 3 of the facts should be about the WAR itself, and at least 2 facts should be about the EFFECTS OR IMPACT of the war. The other two can be from any category.** __ 1) Korea had been a Japanese colony for half a century when Japan surrendered to the Allies at the end of WWII. 2) Aided by the Soviets, a Communist government came to power in North Korea, while in South Korea, a noncommunist leader supported by the United States governed. 3) In June of 1950, North Korean forces crossed the 38th parallel leading into South Korea, and immediately following this came the beginning of a conflict that became known as the Korean War. 4) The United States appealed to the United Nations (UN) to help stop the Communist move into South Korea. 5) The President of the United States, Harry S. Truman, hoped the invasion of North Korea might lead to a reunion between the two Koreas. 6)United States forces started integration during the Korean War, due to much needed support. Black and Whites races worked together for the first time. 7)MASH (Mobile Army Surgical Hospitals) began being used during the Korean War. The MASH units saved thousands of lives. 8)This war has the name of being the "forgotten war"  This is because it occurred right after World War II and right before the Vietnam War. The Korean War often gets overlooked.
 * **A non example** ... //I like cheese//.
 * **A bad example** ... //There was a war in// //Korea// //in the 1950s//.
 * **A good example** ... //The Korean War began in July of 1950 when// // North Korea invaded South Korea // //.//
 * **A better example** ... //The 3 year long Korean War began in 1950 when communist// // North Korea invaded democratic and US supported South Korea, pulling the //// United Nations into a peacekeeping effort in Asia // //.// (ooooh, that's good - so good)

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9)In the beginning of the war President Harry S. Truman ordered American troops to the Korean peninsula where they were soon joined by soldiers from 15 other United Nations member countries. ======


 * 3 - Photos should help tell the story of the war, so find three photos that work ... and provide a descriptive caption, like the one on my example**.
 * [[image:turningpoints2010/korean67.gif width="400" height="369" caption="korean67.gif"]]

|| **Many people think that the Korean War was fought in tropical weather, but the winters in Korea are actually bitter and challenging for the troops.**

Picture from National Archives and Records Administration

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__**In 1945, Soviet troops occupied Korea north of the 38th parallel, while American forces took control south of this line.**__ _

__**General MacArthur (center) was the General of the American troops in the Korean War, and it was him who requested permission to pursue the enemy into North Korea.**__ ||

**2** - **What's a war without maps? Insert two maps that help tell the story of the causes, events, and/or impact of the map (with a caption for each)**



**1** - **You know historical quotes can bring old crusty things to like, so find at least one decent quote that helps add to the content of the Korean War (and provide some context for the quotes__). For example ...__**

__ //**"The attack upon Korea makes it plain beyond all doubt that Communism has passed beyond the use of subversion to conquer independent nations and will now use armed invasion and war."**// - President Harry S Truman in his speech describing the military involvement of the US in Korea, without a declaration of war from Congress.__

__**Looking for some good resources? Consult ...**__

__795-797 in__ Creating America__ the various sites on the [|Korean War] research list on ABC-CLIO [|Korean War 50th Anniversary] [|Korean War Project] [|Truman Museum & Library: The Korean War] [|Korean War Veterans Memorial Home Page]