-
when the united states became a state
On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress, meeting in Philadelphia, declared the independence of "the United States of America" in the Declaration of Independence. July 4 is celebrated as the nation's birthday. -
Second World War
After Second World War, Japanese occupation ends with Soviet troops occupying area north of the 38th parallel, and US troops in the south. -
The public was proclaimed
The republic was proclaimed in 1948 and received UN-backed support from the US after it was invaded by the North two years later. -
South Korea
South Korea's relations with the United States have been most extensive and intense since 1948 -
South Korea became a state
According to the provisions of the Constitution, an indirect presidential election took place in July. Syngman Rhee, as head of the new assembly, assumed the presidency and proclaimed the Republic of Korea (South Korea) on August 15, 1948. -
The Korean War
when the United States helped establish the modern state of South Korea, also known as the Republic of Korea, and fought on its UN-sponsored side in the Korean War and killed at least 2.5 million people -
The Invasion
South declares independence, sparking North Korean invasion. -
The Korean war ended
The Korean War ended in 1953 without a peace agreement, leaving South Korea technically at war for more than fifty years. -
US and South Korea Allies
The Republic of Korea and the United States agreed to a military alliance in 1953. ... In addition, roughly 29,000 United States Forces Korea troops are stationed in South Korea. -
Able to Vote
Constitution is changed to allow direct election of the president. -
The Battle Between South Korea and North Korea
Battle between South Korean and North Korean naval vessels along their disputed sea border is only one flare-up in the ongoing tension between the two states. -
Barack Obama
At the 2009 G-20 London Summit, U.S. President Barack Obama called South Korea "one of America's closest allies and greatest friends." In addition, South Korea has been designated as a Major non-NATO ally.
