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Japan Controls Korea
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Japan Occupies China
Japan occupied China until its surrender in WWII.
Chinese communists fight Japan in the north - Mao Zadong.
Chinese Nationalist fight Japan in the south - Chiang-Kai-shek
U.S. provides $3 bil. aid to Nationalists. -
Japan Leaves China
After surrender in WWII.
After Japan leaves, Chinese resume Civil War -
Japan Surrenders Korea
Japan surrenders North Korea to Soviets. in the north.
Japan surrenders South Korea to U.S. in the south. -
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U.S. Provides Peacekeeping
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Republic of Korea Formed - South
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Democratic People's Republic of Korea formed in the north.
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China falls to communism
Truman looses China to communism.
Chiang Kai-shek flees to Taiwan -
U.S. and Soviet Troops leave Korea
U.S. and Soviet troops leave Korea. -
UN asks MacArthur to reunite Korea
MacArthur drives forces into the North. -
Chinese Minister Zhou Enlai warns UN forces.
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North Korea Invades South.
Truman orders naval air support for South. -
UN Security Council Resolution to Support South.
UN adopts U.S. Resolution.,
Soviets were boycotting an unable to veto.
10 Nations send 570,000 troops.
South Koreans add 590,000 troops.
MacArthur named commander. -
North Koreans drive UN forces south to Pasan.
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MacArthur leads invasion of Inchon.
North Korean forces driven out of the south. -
UN forces advance to Pyongyang and beyond.
He pushes north forces to Yalu River. -
Chinese forces cross Yalu River lead assault on UN forces.
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Chinese force UN forces 100 miles south of 38th Parallel.
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MacArthur asks for war against China.
Asks for invasion and use of nuclear weapons.
Bradley responds:: "Wrong war, at the wrong place, at the wrong time." -
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MacArthur challenges Truman
He challenges Truman over war policy with China. -
Truman relieves MacArthur of his command.
NY throws parade.
MacArthur: "Old solidiers never die, they just fade away." -
Soviets suggest cease-fire.
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Truce-talks begin
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Settlement of war negotiations ongoing.
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Both sides agree to 38th Parallel.
Agree on DMZ.
Discuss exchanging prisoners. -
Dwight D. Eisenhower elected President