Korean War Armistice: July 27 -- 60th anniversary in 2013

from Korean War 60 dot-com / anniversary on 27 July 2013 60th Anniversary War Commission (DoD -- Department of Defense, Federal Government): 1. To thank and honor Veterans of the Korean War, including members of the Armed Forces who were held as prisoners of war or listed as missing in action, for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the United States. 2. To thank and honor the families of Veterans of the Korean War for their sacrifices and contributions, especially families who lost a loved one in the Korean War. 3. To highlight the service of the Armed Forces during the Korean War and the contributions of Federal agencies and governmental organizations that served with, or in support of the Armed Forces. 4. To pay tribute to the sacrifices and contributions made on the home front by people of the United States during the Korean War. 5. To provide the people of the United States with a clear understanding and appreciation of the lessons and history of the Korean War. 6. To highlight advances in technology, science, and medicine related to military research conducted during the Korean War. 7. To recognize contributions and sacrifices made by the allies of the United States during the Korean War. Why is this important? The Korean War was the first test of the United Nations’ resolve to stand against tyranny in all its forms. Twenty-one nations banded together with the United States and South Korea in a remarkable display of solidarity to turn back naked aggression and stem the tide of communism. The Armistice signed in 1953 that remains in effect today reminds us that we must remain vigilant against the forces of tyranny and oppression. The Korean War also saw the advent of aeronautical, medical and societal change: Helicopters were introduced to transport casualties to field hospitals; jets became the new “standard” for aircraft. . . http://koreanwar60.com/sites/default/files/2013-press-pdf/kw60backgrounder.pdf