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The Korean War, often called “the Forgotten War,” is overshadowed in American memory by World War II and the Vietnam War. Yet the conflict, which began on June 25, 1950, set the stage for decades of tension between North and South Korea and shaped the global role of the United States.
After World War II, Korea was divided, with rival governments backed by the United States and the Soviet Union. When North Korean troops invaded the South, the war drew in American and United Nations forces against North Korea and China. The Soviet Union supported the North early on, while China sent in troops to support its allies.
The war took a devastating toll, with historians estimating three to four million deaths, many of them civilians. North Korea was heavily bombed, and South Korea faced widespread destruction. The fighting ended in 1953 with an armistice, not a peace treaty.
For those who endured the brutal combat of Korea, and for families who lost loved ones, the memories remain indelible. For many of Korean ancestry, the war marked the birth of a free and prosperous homeland. As we honor Korean War veterans, we recognize their service and sacrifice and reflect on the lasting impact of this conflict on our nation and the world.
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