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South Korean President Syngman Rhee executes 100,000 people.
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The United States joins the Korean War.
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General Douglas MacArthur is fired
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The Battle of Heartbreak Ridge begins
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Battle for Outpost Old Baldy
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Dwight Eisenhower is elected president
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Chinese offensive against ROK units in Kumsong Salient
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North Korea and South Korea agree to a truce
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