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Split Korea
The 38th parallel splits the country into the Soviet zone in the North and the United States zone in the South. -
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Korean War
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The Republic of Korea
The Republic of Korea is formed in the South under the rule of the first president, Syngman Rhee. -
Democratic People's Republic
The North is named the Democratic People's Republic with Kim Il Sung as the leader. -
US Leaves
The US troops leave the South having been there after World War II. -
North Korea invades South Korea
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The US joins the War
The US joins war but it was never declared a war because the country recieved permission from The United Nations to aid South Korea. The actions in Korea are called a "police action". -
The US and allies entered Seoul, South Korea
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China Joins the War
Communist China joins the Soviet in aiding North Korea against the South and the Democratic countries helping the South Koreans. -
President Truman dismisses MacArthur
MacArthur was dismissed as Supreme Commander in Korea after a number of controversies and disagreements with the President involving the Chinese and bombs being used in the war. -
The US and British halt the Chinese forces
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The US adopts a new policy
This policy was to support only a democratic, united Korea not the split and partially Communist Korea. -
Eisenhower wins Presidency
Eisenhower was elected in 1952, he would serve after Harry S. Truman. -
President Eisenhower Visits Korea to try and find an end to the war
While he was still president-elect, Eisenhower flew to Korea to try and find a way to end the Korean War. -
Armistice Agreement Signed
There was no victory at the end of the war. There was a peace but nothing was resolved, Korea was still left split and conflicting but at a peace understanding.