It is clear this is a full-scale invasion. President Truman returns to Washington DC and holds the first in a series of meetings to determine the American response. The principal American decision makers meet again at Blair House. The United Nations Security Council adopts a resolution recommending that the members of the U.N. furnish assistance to the Republic of Korea in order to repel the attack and restore peace and security in Korea. The world reacts to events in Korea and the United States.
Efforts continue to assess Soviet intentions.
The President holds a press and radio conference. The President authorizes General MacArthur to use ground troops in Korea. Also approved are bombing missions on military targets north of the 38th parallel.