Presidential Documents

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Federal Register 

Vol. 83, No. 147 

Tuesday, July 31, 2018 

Title 3— 

The President 

Proclamation 9770 of July 26, 2018 

National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, 2018 

By the President of the United States of America 

A Proclamation 

This year marks the 65th anniversary of the signing of the armistice that 

ended the fighting of the Korean War. For 3 brutal years, our Armed Forces 

and allies fought valiantly to stop the spread of communism and defend 

freedom on the Korean Peninsula. On National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, we remember the bravery and sacrifices of those who fought 

and died for this noble cause. 

On the Korean Peninsula, our brave Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, 

and Coast Guardsmen fought with skill and resolve against tyranny and 

oppression. Justice, liberty, and democracy prevailed, but victory came at 

a tremendous cost. More than 33,000 Americans were killed in action during 

the Korean War, and more than 103,000 were wounded. Thousands more 

were captured and held as prisoners of war. Many are still missing in 

action. We will never forget these valiant patriots or their families, who 

have endured unimaginable loss. 

More than six decades after the cease-fire on the Korean Peninsula, our 

relationship with South Korea continues to flourish. We have forged a powerful friendship built on respect, a mutual desire for economic prosperity, 

and an unwavering commitment to democratic values and peace through 

strength. 

In contrast, our relationship with North Korea has been hostile, due to 

continued threats to our allies, their development of weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programs, and ongoing human rights violations. 

Last month’s historic summit with Chairman Kim Jong Un in Singapore, 

however, has offered a renewed sense of hope for the future—including 

the promise of complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. During 

this summit, I raised my concern for the many American families who 

have been unable to properly bury the loved ones they lost during the 

Korean War and bring closure to this chapter in their lives. As a result, 

Chairman Kim and I announced our commitment to the recovery and repatriation of the remains of Americans missing in action. My Administration 

will fulfill our Nation’s solemn duty to bring our patriots home with dignity 

and honor. 

Today, we honor our Korean War Veterans for their immeasurable contributions to the cause of liberty. We also salute members of the armed forces, 

past and present, who have maintained an allied presence on the Korean 

Peninsula since the 1953 armistice. Their efforts to stave off aggression 

are worthy of our highest respect and gratitude. 

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States 

of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution 

and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim July 27, 2018, as 

National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day. I call upon all Americans 

to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities that honor 

and give thanks to our distinguished Korean War Veterans. 


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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-sixth 

day of July, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the 

Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fortythird. 

[FR Doc. 2018–16555 

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