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Korea divided between North & South - 38th Parallel Division
After World War II, Korea was divided into a North and South Korea. The North was controlled by the USSR and was Communist whereas the South was US controlled and was obviously not Communist. This was a big part of the Cold War. -
Soviets and Americans Withdraw Military
Stalin didn't think the time was right for a war in Korea, so he removed some of his troops and in turn so did the US. (Not the actually day) -
China Joins War
Chinese joined the war, and went after American solders. (Not sure of actual day) -
Start of Korean War
Korean war started because North Korea advanced passed the 38th parallel into South Korea. US and Great Britain sent in reinforcements. -
America Commits Ground Troops
President Truman promises to send US Naval and Air forces to South Korea to defend against the invading Communists from the North. -
Amphibious assault of Inchon
MacArthur landed two divisions in Inchon, and North Koreans escaped in the bombardment, so General MacArthur led his divisions into deep North Korea. -
The 29th Brigade
Thousands of reservists were called for duty in a strong brigade known as the 29th Brigade. It was mobilized in England and got to Korea when things were calmed down and it seemed that the war was over. (Don't know actual day) -
Pyongyang falls to UN forces
North Korean capital came into UN control. -
Truman relieves MacArthur of command
Following several warnings about insubordination, Truman angers public by firing the US commander. -
MacArthur Addresses Congress
MacArthur declares in his emotional speech "Old soldiers never die, they merely fade away". -
MacArthur declares "There is no substitute for victory"
MacArthur expresses his frustration with the limited war U.S is fighting against communists to House Republican leader Martin. -
Commonwealth Division
27th Brigade containing Canadian, British, Indian, and New Zealand solders (Commonwealth Division) fought Chinese attacks while 29th Brigade escaped. (Actuall day not known) -
Korea becomes campaign issue in 1952 presidential election
In the election between John F. Kennedy and Richard M. Nixon, the Korean war becomes a hot topic and very important as to how each person would handle the situation. -
Armistice signed/ Negotiations begin at Panmunjom
Negotiations drag on until 1953 and war is settled with the establishment of a DMZ (demilitarized zone) on each side of the 38th parallel. -
Operation Big Switch
Both sides let prisoners go back from their imprisonment.
