jun 25, 1950 - Korean War

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- The Korean War was started as the United States came to South Korea's aid as North Korea invaded it

- The US asked the UN to to aid them in their efforts, and the UN agreed

- The war was fought for three hard years. until finally, the participating members of the UN and the US managed to push the invaders back into North Korea

- Canada's willingness to fight for the UN and the principle of collective security proved their convictions and belief in the power of alliances

- This also marks an important growth in Canada's autonomy, as this was the first battle in which Canada participated that Britain did not have a role in initiating, and took no part in