June 25, 1950
After receiving permission from Russia, North Korea heads towards Seoul, Korea and begin to invade. At the time, South Korea did not have a strong army to fight back.
After receiving permission from Russia, North Korea heads towards Seoul, Korea and begin to invade. At the time, South Korea did not have a strong army to fight back.
June 25, 1950
With worries of South Korea planning to join the communists, President Syngman Rhee orders to have over 100,000 people killed. This time in history was also known as the Summer of Terror.
With worries of South Korea planning to join the communists, President Syngman Rhee orders to have over 100,000 people killed. This time in history was also known as the Summer of Terror.
June 27, 1950
Wanting to stop communism from spreading to South Korea, Harry Truman sends U.S troops over to Korea. The United States have joined the Korean War.
Wanting to stop communism from spreading to South Korea, Harry Truman sends U.S troops over to Korea. The United States have joined the Korean War.
July 4, 1950
American troops were sent over to Osan to fight North Korean troops. The Americans were certain they would succeed but surprisingly were defeated were no match for the North Korean army.
American troops were sent over to Osan to fight North Korean troops. The Americans were certain they would succeed but surprisingly were defeated were no match for the North Korean army.
September 15, 1950
General Douglas MacArthur invaded Inchon, South Korea. The U.S troops returned to South Korea and the North Koreans gave up Seoul.
General Douglas MacArthur invaded Inchon, South Korea. The U.S troops returned to South Korea and the North Koreans gave up Seoul.
October 20, 1950
U.S. troops make their way into Pyongyang, North Korea. Soldiers believe that the war will be over soon.
U.S. troops make their way into Pyongyang, North Korea. Soldiers believe that the war will be over soon.
October 1950
China joins the war, but sides with North Korea. China's army, or the People's Volunteer Army, had several victories, pushing the U.S. and South Korean troops behind the 38th parallel.
China joins the war, but sides with North Korea. China's army, or the People's Volunteer Army, had several victories, pushing the U.S. and South Korean troops behind the 38th parallel.
November 24, 1950
General MacArthur give orders for United Nations troops to move to the Yalu River, the border between North Korea and northeast China. MacArthur believed the UN troops would be home in time for Christmas, but they are attacked by 180,000 Chinese soldiers and had to retreat.
General MacArthur give orders for United Nations troops to move to the Yalu River, the border between North Korea and northeast China. MacArthur believed the UN troops would be home in time for Christmas, but they are attacked by 180,000 Chinese soldiers and had to retreat.
February 1, 1951
Neither South or North Korea were gaining any territories so a peace talks begin. The war goes on for 2 more years before the two sides came to an agreement.
Neither South or North Korea were gaining any territories so a peace talks begin. The war goes on for 2 more years before the two sides came to an agreement.
April 1951
Truman believed that bombing China would have led to a much bigger war. General MacArthur is fired after he publicly disagrees with President Truman about the decision on whether or not to bomb China.
Truman believed that bombing China would have led to a much bigger war. General MacArthur is fired after he publicly disagrees with President Truman about the decision on whether or not to bomb China.
September 13, 1951
In a part of South Korea , known as the Punchbowl, American and French troops start a battle with North Korean and Chinese troops which lasted about a month long. The U.S. and France win the. Over 25,000 Chinese and North Korean soldiers died.
In a part of South Korea , known as the Punchbowl, American and French troops start a battle with North Korean and Chinese troops which lasted about a month long. The U.S. and France win the. Over 25,000 Chinese and North Korean soldiers died.
November 4, 1952
General Dwight Eisenhower becomes the President of the United States. Eisenhower said he would end the war in Korea during his campaign.
General Dwight Eisenhower becomes the President of the United States. Eisenhower said he would end the war in Korea during his campaign.
July 27, 1953
North Korea and South Korea agree on a truce to stop fighting. Although Korea is still divided, the two countries agree to create a neutral zone called the Demilitarized Zone to separate the countries.
North Korea and South Korea agree on a truce to stop fighting. Although Korea is still divided, the two countries agree to create a neutral zone called the Demilitarized Zone to separate the countries.
April 1954
Representatives of the United States and China meet in Geneva to come up with ideas to unite Korea. However, the countries did not come to an agreement and Korea remains divided.
Representatives of the United States and China meet in Geneva to come up with ideas to unite Korea. However, the countries did not come to an agreement and Korea remains divided.