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 * 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!** - Once WWII ended, the Japanese colony of Korea was occupied by Soviet and American Troops; the Soviets being north of the 38th parallel, and the Americans being south of the parallel. -President Truman saw North Korea's crossing of the parallel as something he could use to put his containment policy to the test. He asked to the UN to send troops over to protect South Korea. -Although 16 countries provided the UN with soldiers, the army was made up of mostly United States Soldiers, who were the main fighters.These forces were commanded by the American General and WWII hero, Douglas MacArthur. - North Korea managed to push South Korea almost all the way to Pusan. However, MacArthur dangerously organized an amphibious attack on Inchon, which was behind where the North Koreans were located. The North Koreans had to retreat back to the 38th parallel because the were now flanked. -Truman granted MacArthur permission to pursue the North Koreans. The UN forces pushed the North Koreans almost all the way to the Yalu River, which was the boundary between China and North Korea. -China viewed the advancing UN forces as a threat to their security, saying that any further advances would draw them into the war. When the UN forces continued to advance, China sent hundreds of thousands of troops to stop the army. -The UN forces were pushed back to South Korea, resulting in a stalemate at the 38th parallel. -Truman denied MacArthur permission to blockade China and bomb it, fearing that this would draw the USSR into a possible WWIII. MacArthur was then fired because of his criticism of Truman. -Eisenhower was elected president in 1952, promising to end the war in Korea. He compromised with North Korea and China, ending the war, but he warned that he would take the war to China if they continued to fight. At the end of the war, North and South Korea were located approximately where they had been at 1950, and were also divided around the 38th parallel.
 * **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)


 * 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**.

The man with the Aviators was the commanding general of the Korean War. His name was Douglas Macarthur, and though he was considered by many to be a gifted tactician, he was relieved of his duties by President Truman prior to the war's conclusion. More frankly, he was fired. || **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.**
 * [[image:http://metropolitician.blogs.com/scribblings_of_the_metrop/_General_MacArthur_images_INCHON_INVASION_Mac-inspects-Inchon.jpg]]

Picture from National Archives and Records Administration This is a photo of a North Korean soldier standing just next to a Soviet tank. The Soviet Union provided supplies such as these in the attempt to ensure the communist victory of North Korea.

Americans were not the only warriors in this war against communism. South Koreans, in their struggles to defend their home and their beliefs, suffered just as we did, if not more so. Our fear was a small matter, at least in comparison to those who lay at risk of far worse consequence in regards to this conflict, and their valiance and bravery helped quell the tides of their approaching darkness. ||

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

This map shows the events in Korea during 1950. The North Koreans pushed deep into South Korea; but then the UN forces pushed the North Koreans back deep into North Korea. This map shows the key battles, invasions and dates of the Korean War.


 * 1 ** - **You know historical quotes can bring old crusty things to like, so find 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.

//"In my generation, this was not the first occasion when the strong had attacked the weak….Communism was acting in Korea just as Hitler, Mussolini, and the Japanese had acted ten, fifteen, and twenty years earlier. I felt certain that if South Korea was allowed to fall, Communist leaders would be emboldened to override nations closer to our own shores."// — President Harry Truman[|28- A speech of President Truman, in which he further elaborates on his desire to enter a decisive military conflict in opposition of the spread of communist ideals.]


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

795-797 in __Creating America__ the various sites on the [|Korean War] research list on ABC-CLIO [|"Democracy vs. Communism - the Korean War" video] [|Korean War 50th Anniversary] [|Korean War Project] [|Truman Museum & Library: The Korean War] [|Korean War Veterans Memorial Home Page]