Korean War/ forgotten war (15h 12min, jun 25, 1950 y – jul 1, 1953)
Description:
direct result of Truman's containment policiesKorea was controlled by Japan during WWII
Two halves were divided by the 38th parallel
Soviets in NORTH
US in SOUTH
North Korea invaded South korea to unite in one government
China’s fall to communism, we immediately took action
1950) US and UN troops push North Koreans back above the 38th parallel
1950) Chinese invade North Korea and help push UN/US troops back to South Korea
1951) stalemate at 38th parallel
1953) Armistice signed
A lot of tension because Seoul capital was really close to North Korea
We split Korea
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Date:
15h 12min, jun 25, 1950 y
jul 1, 1953
~ 3 years