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6 days ago

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.

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7 days ago

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. dpaa.mil/News-Stories/I…

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2 weeks ago

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. teachingaboutnorthkorea.org

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3 weeks ago

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. koreanwarlegacy.org/interviews/ton…

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3 weeks ago

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. koreanwarlegacy.org/un-participati…

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a month ago

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. koreanwarlegacy.org/interviews/cha…

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a month ago

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: koreanwarlegacy.org/chapters/holdi…

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a month ago

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. commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kore…

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a month ago

Tomorrow is the day! We look forward to seeing you in D.C. koreanwarlegacy.org/nogunri-intern…

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2 months ago

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. armyhistory.org/ordeal-of-the-…

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2 months ago

Happening this week! 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: koreanwarlegacy.org/nogunri-intern…

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2 months ago

Do you teach the Korean War? Do you want to learn more about the war that never ended? Check out History Chapters, a unique learning tool that tells the story of the Korean War from beginning to end. koreanwarlegacy.org/chapters/

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2 months ago

Join the conversation! 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. Details in the link below: koreanwarlegacy.org/nogunri-intern…

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2 months ago

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. youtube.com/clip/UgkxNgJ_g…

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2 months ago

We are looking forward to a great time filled with meaningful learning as we head to Korea for our 2025 Korea Research Trip! worldhistoryde.org/korea-trip/

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2 months ago

Today marks the 75th anniversary of the beginning of the Korean War! If you have the good fortune of knowing a Korean War veteran, tell them thank you. Twenty-two nations worked together to defend Korea. Today, South Korea stands as a testament to recovery and prosperity.

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3 months ago

Join the KWLF Teacher Network! The World History Digital Education Foundation and the Korean War Legacy Foundation are pleased to sponsor the KWLF Teacher Network. Check out the link for more information: koreanwarlegacy.org/teaching-tools…

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3 months ago

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. Check out the link below for more information and for teacher registration: koreanwarlegacy.org/nogunri-intern…

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3 months ago

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. Click on the link for more details and for teacher registration: koreanwarlegacy.org/nogunri-intern…

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3 months ago

On June 10, 1953, the Battle of Outpost Harry began. 13,000 Chinese tried to take the hill but were defeated by American and Greek forces. Over 88,000 rounds of ammunition rained down on the UN troops. commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Outp…