38th Parallel agreed as borders of occupation zone by USSR and USA
UN passes American Resolution for free elections in Korea
Soviets were boycotting UN at the time, did not carry out elections in North Korea.
Elections held in South Korea
In North Korea, Democratic People's Republic of Korea (PRK) proclaimed
Soviets test their first Atomic Bomb
Fall Of China
Dean Acherson's Defense Perimeter Speech
Says South Korea not a vital part of US defense perimeter in Asia.
Stalin agress to Kim Il Sung's invasion plan
President Truman approves NSC-68
North Korea crosses 38th parallel into South Korea
Period: to
Korean War
Truman commits US Naval and Air support to South Korea
MacArthur launches counter attack against North Koreans
US Army crosses 38th Parallel
China enters the Korean War
Truman dismisses MacArthur from command
Peace Talks Begin
Stalin Dies
Peace Treaty signed at Panmunjom. 38th parallel reset as boundary between communist North and anti-communist South. Cold War tensions continue unabated.