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  • Timeline of Korean War E...
    Updated on: May 10, 2015

    Battles/Important Events of The Korean War Dates of Battles/Events North Korea invades South Korea with 135,000 men, initiating the...View more
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    Updated on: May 09, 2015

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  • Mission
    Updated on: May 14, 2014

    The Department of Defense 60th Anniversary of Korean War Commemoration Committee's mission is threefold:.. *H**ONOR* the service and sacrifice of Ko...View more
  • Biographies: General Mar...
    Updated on: May 14, 2014

    General Mark Wayne Clark served as commander of United Nations (U.N) forces in Korea from May 12, 1952, to October 7, 1953, and signed the Military ...View more
  • Korean War Virtual Museu...
    Updated on: Dec 02, 2013

    .... Coming Attractions Please view the videos below. They are a demonstration of our vision for the Korean War Virtual Museum Project and our Learn...View more
  • KW60 Press Coverage
    Updated on: Dec 02, 2013

    .. KW6O in the News *The Importance of Department of Defense 60th Anniversary of the Korean War Commemoration Committee's Mission (February 2013)*...View more
  • Press Information
    Updated on: Dec 02, 2013

    Background Information KW60 Background Information [1] Director of KW60 Colonel Clark Bio [2] Press Releases June 14, 2012 Pentagon to Honor S...View more
  • Korean War 60th Annivers...
    Updated on: Dec 01, 2013

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    Updated on: Dec 01, 2013

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  • Frequently Asked Questio...
    Updated on: Nov 29, 2013

    Shown below are questions and answers that provide additional information on the Department of Defense 60th Anniversary of the Korean War Commemorati...View more
  • Certificates No Longer B...
    Updated on: Nov 29, 2013

    The committee certificate program has ended and will not be continued. No further requests will be accepted.   ...View more
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    Updated on: Nov 25, 2013

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  • Navy
    Updated on: Oct 02, 2013

    When the Army of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK, better known as North Korea) swept across the border along the 38th parallel on ...View more
  • Korean War Memorial Vide...
    Updated on: Oct 01, 2013

    -------- VISIT THE VIRTUAL TOUR [1] Korean War Memorial Views   Official Wreath Laying Ceremony with President Barack Obama -------- VISIT THE...View more
  • Medical Advances
    Updated on: Sep 30, 2013

    Pentagon Panel Project: Navy Medicine in the Korean War When North Korean troops invaded South Korea on 25 June 1950, only five years had elapsed si...View more
  • Army
    Updated on: Sep 30, 2013

    *Outbreak of the War* The Korean War began with a surprise attack June 25, 1950, when eight divisions and an armored brigade (90,000 soldiers) of t...View more
  • Korean War Medal of Hono...
    Updated on: Sep 30, 2013

      -------- DUANE DEWEY, MEDAL OF HONOR, KOREAN WAR -----------------------------   On April 16, 1952, while being treated by a Navy corpsman near...View more
  • Korean War Medal of Hono...
    Updated on: Sep 30, 2013

    -------- WILLIAM BARBER, MEDAL OF HONOR, KOREAN WAR --------------------------   From November 28 to December 3, 1950, while suffering from serious...View more
  • Korean War Medal Of Hono...
    Updated on: Sep 30, 2013

    -------- HIROSHI MIYAMURA, MEDAL OF HONOR, KOREAN WAR ------------------------   Corporal Hiroshi Miyamura covered his unit's retreat during an over...View more
  • Technological Advances
    Updated on: Sep 30, 2013

    Use of Radio in Tactical Situations Early in the Korean War, air controller teams used World War II methods to call in airstrikes. A team in a jeep ...View more

Korean War News

  • Allies Conduct Exercise ...
    Created on: Jun 25, 2012

    "[South Korean] and U.S. forces train together all year round here to ensure we remain ready fight ...View more
  • Two More Service Members...
    Created on: Jun 24, 2012

    This week, DoD announced the identification and return of remains of two service members who were p...View more
  • Korean War Vet helps rai...
    Created on: Feb 09, 2012

      Many Americans don’t remember the details of the Korean War, but Lewis Langley can never forg...View more

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Past Events

Apr
16
Honoring Korean War Veterans in CT
The Department of Defense 60th Anniversary of the Korean War Commemoration Committee participated in a commemorative...
Tuesday, April 16, 2013 - 12:00am
Location:
American Legion Post 16
295 Bridgeport Ave
Shelton, CT
United States
See map: Google Maps
Apr
14
Korean War Committee Participates in Salutes to Veterans in Colorado
The Department of Defense 60th Anniversary of the Korean War (KW60) Committee participated in the Denver Nuggets'...
Sunday, April 14, 2013 - 11:00am to Monday, April 15, 2013 - 12:00pm
Location:
Denver and Colorado Springs CO
United States
See map: Google Maps
Apr
7
(Event Cancelled) Committee Honors Soldiers in Brussels, Belgium
On April 7, 2013, the Department of Defense 60th Anniversary of the Korean War Commemoration Committee will...
Sunday, April 7, 2013 - 11:00am
Location:
Congress Column (Colonne du Congrès) at the Place du Congrès/Congresplein
United States
See map: Google Maps
Mar
12
Women's History Month Observance
In observance of Women's History Month, the Department of Defense 60th Anniversary of the Korean War Commemoration...
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 - 11:00am to 2:30pm
Location:
Cannon Caucus Room
Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC
United States
See map: Google Maps
Feb
16
Committee Members Attend Jewish American War Veterans Event in Arlington, VA
The KW60 Committee attended the Jewish American War Veterans Event at the Crystal City Marriott in Arlington, VA. MAJ ...
Saturday, February 16, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Location:
Crystal City Marriott
1999 Jefferson Davis Highway
22202 Arlington, VA
United States
See map: Google Maps

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Past Events

Apr
16
Honoring Korean War Veterans in CT
The Department of Defense 60th Anniversary of the Korean War Commemoration Committee participated in a commemorative...
Tuesday, April 16, 2013 - 12:00am
Location:
American Legion Post 16
295 Bridgeport Ave
Shelton, CT
United States
See map: Google Maps
Apr
14
Korean War Committee Participates in Salutes to Veterans in Colorado
The Department of Defense 60th Anniversary of the Korean War (KW60) Committee participated in the Denver Nuggets'...
Sunday, April 14, 2013 - 11:00am to Monday, April 15, 2013 - 12:00pm
Location:
Denver and Colorado Springs CO
United States
See map: Google Maps
Apr
7
(Event Cancelled) Committee Honors Soldiers in Brussels, Belgium
On April 7, 2013, the Department of Defense 60th Anniversary of the Korean War Commemoration Committee will...
Sunday, April 7, 2013 - 11:00am
Location:
Congress Column (Colonne du Congrès) at the Place du Congrès/Congresplein
United States
See map: Google Maps
Mar
12
Women's History Month Observance
In observance of Women's History Month, the Department of Defense 60th Anniversary of the Korean War Commemoration...
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 - 11:00am to 2:30pm
Location:
Cannon Caucus Room
Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC
United States
See map: Google Maps
Feb
16
Committee Members Attend Jewish American War Veterans Event in Arlington, VA
The KW60 Committee attended the Jewish American War Veterans Event at the Crystal City Marriott in Arlington, VA. MAJ ...
Saturday, February 16, 2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Location:
Crystal City Marriott
1999 Jefferson Davis Highway
22202 Arlington, VA
United States
See map: Google Maps

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