The+Korean+War




 * 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 ge 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.**
 * **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)


 * The Korean War first started with the US and the Soviet Union both occupying Korea after WWI. The US and the Soviet Union divided Korea at the 38th parallel, and the plan was to eventually reunite both halves of the country.
 * North Korea became a communist nation, while South Korea became democratic republic, because of their different foreign influences. This caused tension, and it would be harder to eventually reunite the two different nations.
 * The war first started with North Korea invading South Korea, trying to take it over, and turn it into a communist nation with the North. Taking it over was more appealing to the North Koreans than reuniting.
 * The UN sent troops to Korea, although most of the troops were US troops. President Harry S. Truman appointed Douglas MacArthur to lead all the troops of the UN, not just the US ones.
 * In the beginning, the North Koreans pushed the South Koreans into the Southeast corner of Korea, and they were almost taken over. Then, Douglas MacArthur commanded the Inchon landing, which had troops go over water and attack the North Koreans from behind.
 * The South Koreans then pushed the North Koreans back to their Northern border with China. President Truman commanded Douglas MacArthur to not get the Chinese involved, since they would completely change the power balance of the war.
 * MacArthur didn't listen to president Truman, so he got the Chinese involved, causing him to get fired.
 * The North Koreans then pushed the South Koreans back to around the 38th parallel, and it was pretty much a stalemate. Finally, a truce was made in July 1951.
 * Now, North and South Korea are divided at what is known as the Armistice Line.
 * Korea wasn't changed too much, but the UN was. This was the first time the UN had gotten involved to arbitrate in a military conflict. This would establish it's position for many conflicts in the future.


 * 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 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 The infamous Korean War Memorial, visited by millions each year.In the Korean War, civilized society and the brute force of the war collided. This is probably the most famous pictures of the Korean War. In this war, civilized society and the brute forces of the military collided. Even youngsters were involved in the war - they were in the military. Many soldiers used weapons like these, even the youngest ones. ||

**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)**
 * This is a map of the Armistice or Truce line that divides North Korea. This map also shows how it varies from the 38th parallel, although they are still pretty similar.**



This map shows the progress of the war, and what all the different sides did throughout the war.

**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.

"Our nation honors her sons and daughters who answered the call to defend a country they never knew and a people they never met." This quote is at the Korean War Memorial, to help commemorate the people who died, and appreciate all the people who fought, even if they weren't quite sure who or what they were fighting for.


 * 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]