Korea+9321

   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.**  1: The war lasted until an armistice was signed on July 27, 1953, and as a result a Korean Demilitarized Zone was established. 2: Because of the war, over 2.5 million civilians, both North and South Koreans, were killed. In addition, over 1 million soldiers lost their lives during the war. 3:North Korea's Communist forces fought against South Korea's non-Communist forces supported by U.N. forces, principally made up of U.S. troops. 4: The Korean War was the first armed conflict in the global struggle between democracy and communism, called the “cold war.” 5: Gen. Douglas MacArthur was designated commander of the unified U.N. forces, but was later replaced after publicly criticizing U.S. policy and threatening the Chinese with massive retaliation. 6: North Korean ground forces crossed the 38th Parallel into South Korea about 4:30 A.M.on 25 June 1950 (24 June Washington time). The main attack, led by two divisions and a tank brigade, aimed at Uijongbu and Seoul. 7: The war led to nothing. All it did was prevented communism from spreading into South Korea. No other gains were made, only many casualty losses. 8: <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">16 Nations sent forces to fight in the Korean War. It was practically a World War all on it's own involving so many nations. 9: <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The Peace Talks lasted 2 years and 17 days. 575 meetings had to take place before an agreement was made. That agreement kept the dividing line at the 38th parallel.
 * **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)

<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 26px;"> This picture demonstrates the fighting style in Korea, and how brutal the conditions were.
 * <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 26px;">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 **.

This picture shows how much the navy was used during fighting. The navy was an essential part of the Korean War. [] <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 26px;"> This is the aftermath of the Korean War. It shows how devastating the fighting and bombings were. []

<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 26px;">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 helps explain several battles and invasions in the Korean war.

<span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">This map shows the U.S Navy's position in Korea

<span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 26px;">**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. <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">"I will defend Korea as I would my own country-just as I would California" -Douglass MacArthur to the president of South Korea, explaining how hard is is truly willing to work to defend Korea.


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