In 1950, Jack Goodwin experienced a very different Independence Day as he fought in the Battle of Osan, the first ground confrontation between American and North Korean soldiers.
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The Nogunri International Peace Foundation will host the Nogunri International Peace Forum on Friday, July 25, 2025, at the Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel in Washington, D.C.
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Do you teach the Korean War? Do you want to learn more about the war that never ended?
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The Nogunri International Peace Foundation will host the Nogunri International Peace Forum on Friday, July 25, 2025, at the Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel in Washington, D.C.
Be a part of the conversation! Details in the link below:
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On this date in 1950, the 24th Infantry Division was tasked with holding off North Korean forces at the Battle of Taejon. Major General William F. Dean, known as "The Walking General", was captured and taken prisoner of war.
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Seventy-two years ago today, the armistice was signed, bringing an end to the fighting, but not to the war. North Korea and South Korea remain divided.
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In August 1950, the Battle of Pusan Perimeter was taking place. It was a fierce conflict, but UN forces held their ground. If they had failed, South Korea might not exist today. Check out History Chapters in the link below:
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Throughout this month, we honor the courage and sacrifice of those who have received the Purple Heart. Charles Blum, a Korean War veteran, shares an insightful perspective on the Purple Heart based on his experiences in Korea.
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Twenty-two nations collaborated by supplying combat troops or providing medical aid during the Korean War. Discover their contributions and watch interviews from their veterans by selecting each country on our UN Participation Map.
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Today is National Airborne Day. Tony Bezouska served with the 187th Airborne during the Korean War alongside his twin brother Tom. He describes the panic and the thrill of jumping.
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Teaching about the Crisis with North Korea provides educators with structured activities designed to enhance students' understanding of the geopolitical implications of a nuclear North Korea.
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Army Corporal Oscar Linwood Sprague's remains have been recovered and identified thanks to the work of the DPAA. His hometown community will honor him as he is laid to rest there on September 3, 2025, seventy-five years to the day he was KIA.
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The Korean War Legacy Foundation has been awarded a $324,999 grant from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to honor Korean War Veterans interred in VA national cemeteries. The funding is part of the National Cemetery Administration’s Veterans Legacy Program initiative.
Joseph Dunford shares his first-hand account of the Incheon Landing, which took place seventy-five years ago this month. The amphibious operation faced many challenges but ultimately achieved its goal.
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Are you searching for information about the Korean War?
The KWLF Interview Archives enable comprehensive searches of thousands of veterans from multiple countries, allowing users to filter by name, item type, home state, branch of service, and tags.
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The Battle of Outpost Kelly took place September 17-24, 1952.
Iluminado Santiago served with the 65th Infantry Regiment and saw action at the Battle of Outpost Kelly. His first-hand account has been preserved in the Interview Archives.
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The Korean War Legacy Foundation received a grant from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to honor Korean War Veterans interred in VA national cemeteries. This weekend our team of teacher curriculum writers is visiting Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Joliet, Illinois.