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Japanese occpuation of Korea Begins
In 1905 Korea was declared a Japanese colony by the Eulsa Treaty. -
Korea is divided at the 38th parallel by the United States and Soviet Union
The 38th parallel is known as modern Korea's first intra - mational boundary. It can be tracked back to the final hourse of WWII.
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Korean War Begins / North Korea troops attack South Korea
North Korean forces headed twoard the capital of Seoul. The US called for military assistanec to South Korea. -
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Battle of Pusan Perimeter
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World War II Ends
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Battle in Inch'on / General MacArthur's Amphibious Landing
U.S Marines landed on the port of Inchon, about 100 miles from the 38th parallel.Although it was thought of as risky to do so, MacArthur still insisted on carrying out the landing. -
China Enters Korean War
The Peoples's Republic of China issued a warning to the allied forces. Shortly after troops from the Chinese People's Liberation Army began crossing the border to help out their allie North Korea.
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Chinese Winter Offensive
After the Chinese crossed the border to help out North Korea, there were bloody encounters between the Chinese, ROK, and U.S forces. The Chinese abruptly decided to break off offensive operations. -
President Eisenhower visits Korea, fulfilling his campaign promis
President Eisenhower visited Korea and kept his campaign promise. He went to see if he can find a way to end the Korean War.
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Cease-fire signed
The cease fire was signed on July 27th 1953. On that same day it went in effect at 10p.m local time. -
Korean War Officially over
After the cease-fire was signed the Korean War officially ended. -
UN/ South Korea troops cross the border into North Korea
In the photo South Korean solidres moving toards Korea's east - central front near Lookout Mountain.
