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#1

Jun 25, 1950

North Korean Communist forces invade South Korea

The Korean War

Period: Jun 25, 1950 to Oct 26, 1950

#2

Jun 27, 1950

UN calls for cease-fire and asks UN members to assist South Korea

#3

Jun 27, 1950

Truman orders U.S. forces into Korea

#4

Jun 28, 1950

North Koreans capture Seoul

#5

Jul 8, 1950

Gen. Douglas MacArthur designated commander of unified UN forces

#6

Oct 26, 1950

Chinese Communists enter war