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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 ge most of the facts on my list!** // United Nations into a peacekeeping effort in Asia // //.// (ooooh, that's good - so good)
 * **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 //

1. When Mao Zedong (Communist leader) took over China the original Nationalist Government fled to Taiwan.

2. Korea had originally been a Japanese colony but after the Axis lost its control, Soviets occupied all of Korea north of the 38th parallel.

3. Below the 38th parallel Americans supported a noncommunist government.

4. June 1950, the Soviets move the North Korean troops move into South Korea. This will become known as the Korean War. The US was very disappointed that the UN did not try to stop the spread of Communism into South Korea.

5. General MacArthur commanded the South Korean troops. He invades China but after ignoring Chinese warnings, is forced back to South Korea.

6. MacArthur wanted to continue the attack on China with bombings but Truman didn't want the Soviet Union to have to get involved; potentially this could create another World War.

7. General MacArthur publicly criticized President Truman. As a result he was discharged from the military.

8. Peace talks with the Soviet Union lasted two full years and by that time Truman's time in office expired. Eisenhower, a WWII hero and veteran, becomes the new president.

9. Eisenhower promised to end the Korean War fast in his term. During talks with Korea and China, he formed a compromise that would end the war.


 * 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**.
 * [[image:turningpoints2010:korean67.gif width="355" height="471"]] || **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.**

Picture from National Archives and Records Administration || This picture shows the 38th parallel that separating the battling North and South Korea. The North was Communist controlled and the South was supported by America. Picture from Truman Museum and Library.

On the left is President Truman and the man on the right is General MacArthur. MacArthur will later be relieved of his army duties for publicly criticizing Truman. Picture from Truman Museum and Library.

The picture above depicts a Marine working to takeover the port on Inchon Landing. Photo used from ABC-CLIO's Korean War Links.

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 is a detailed map that shows the 38th parallel and many important locations and battles.

This next map depicts the UN takeover of Inchon Landing and 4 detailed views of various places that were attacked.


 * 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 S. Truman shares his views on Communism. **//


 * 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]