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Korea Splits
Korea - formerly owned by Japan – divides into U.S. and Soviet occupation zones along the 38th Parallel -
Truman Doctrine
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North Korean Peoples Army activates
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ATTACK!!!
North Koreans launch surprise attack. -
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Korean War
Still ongoing. Currently in 'armistice'. -
UN breaks Buson Perimeter Cordon
UN breaks the Busan (formerly Pusan) Perimeter Cordon -
UN takes over Pyongyang
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China enters the fight!
Chinese troops push UN forces back across the 38th parallel and capture Seoul. Ay de mi! (oh no) -
Truman Considers Using Atomic Bomb
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UN passes ceasefire resolution
UN passes ceasefire resolution -
Truman Declares National Emergency
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Truman kicks out MacArthur
Due to insubordination, Truman kicks out MacArthur. 69% of the U.S. population felt grumpy. -
UN Stops Trading Military Goods with China
UN nations start military goods boycott of the People Republic of China. -
Armistice
North Korea, China, UN sign an armistice. North Korea goes to communists, South Korea does not. -
North Korea Sinks South Korean Ship
The Cheonen, a South Korean ship, was sank by a North Korean torpedo, renewing tension between the two nations. -
North Korea Fires Upon South Korean Island
North Korea fires artillery at a South Korean Island. Four South Koreans Killed.
