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Beginning of War
The Korean War started when North Korea invaded over the 38th parallel, into South Korea -
Battle at Osan
American Troops battle the North Koreans at Osan, and like the Vietnam war, the Americans under estimated their opponent -
UN Army into Korea
Lead by General MacAurthor, the UN Army enters Korea. He made an amphibious landing at Inchon, then started to drive back North Koreans in order to recapture South Korea. -
Truman gives General MacArthur the OK
US president Truman gives General MacArthur permission to continue pushing North Koreans back across the 38th parallel until he comes into contact with the Soviet or Chinese -
Chinese become involved
The Chinese leaders decide to send troops into Korea -
US vs. Communist Chinese
This is the first fighting between the United States, and the Communist Chinese, this takes place at Unsan. -
Eisenhower is the new President
In America, the new president Dwight D. Eisenhower is elected, and he has promised to call a truce with Korea -
Korean War Armistice
The Cease Fire is signed, fighting stops and korea resumes being split at the 38th parallel
