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 * It's known as "The Forgotten War", but all Americans should learn about it and remember it ... and that's where you can help. You have been asked to develop a "Korea ** **9** **3 2 1" webpage to cover the basic information everyone should know about the Korean War - all on one page. Your page should include ...**

**9** - facts about the causes, events, and impact of the Korean War (look at my examples below)


 * A cause of the Korean War is North Korea invading South Korea.
 * A cause of the Korean War is the United States and the USSR were engaged in the Cold War.
 * A fact about the war is the United States sent troops directly and through UN Peacekeeping forces.
 * A fact about the war is China entered the war when fighting got too close to the border.
 * A fact about the war is that while it may have gone all across the Korean Peninsula, the bulk of the fighting occurred where it started at the 38 parallel.
 * An effect of the war is the loss of large amounts of life.
 * An effect of the war is a breaking up of Korea both politically and socially.

**3** - photos that help tell the story of the war, with descriptive captions

 || || **Many people think that the Korean War was fought in tropical weather, but the winters in Korea are actually bitter and challenging for the troops.**

Picture from National Archives and Records Administration ||

**2** - **What's a war without maps? Insert two maps that help tell the story of the causes, events, and/or impact of the map (with a caption for each)**

**1** - **You know historical quotes can bring old crusty things to like, so find at least one decent quote that helps add to the content of the Korean War (and __provide some context for the quotes__). For example ...**

"I have just received the announcement of your appointment of me as the United Nations Commander of the international forces to be employed in Korea and can not fail to express to you personally my deepest thanks and appreciation for this new expression of your confidence. I recall so vividly and with such gratitude that this is the second time you have so signally honored me. Your personal choice five years ago as Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers in Japan place me under an intimate obligation which would be difficult for me to ever repay and you have now added to my debt. I can only repeat the pledge of my complete personal loyalty to you as well as an absolute devotion to your monumental struggle for peace and good will throughout the world. I hope I will not fail you."

- Douglas MacArthur to Harry S. Truman, after being informed of him being commander. 11 July 1950


 * Looking for some good resources? Consult ...**

795-797 in __Creating__ __America__ the various sites on the [|Korean War] research list on ABC-CLIO [|Korean War 50th Anniversary] [|Korean War Project] [|Truman Museum & Library: The Korean War] [|Korean War Veterans Memorial Home Page]