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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 204
To designate the week of July 25 through 31, 1993, as the ‘‘National
Week of Recognition and Remembrance for Those Who Served in the
Korean War’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 26, 1993
Mr. MONTGOMERY introduced the following joint resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service
JOINT RESOLUTION
To designate the week of July 25 through 31, 1993, as
the ‘‘National Week of Recognition and Remembrance
for Those Who Served in the Korean War’’.
Whereas on June 25, 1950, the Communist army of North
Korea invaded and attacked South Korea, initiating the
Korean War;
Whereas the week of July 25 through 31, 1993, includes July
27, the 40th anniversary of the Cease Fire agreement
that ended the active combat of the Korean War;
Whereas the Korean War was brought to an end primarily
through the efforts of the United States Armed Forces;
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Whereas for the first time in history a United Nations Com-
mand was created, with the United States as the execu-
tive agent, to repel this invasion and preserve liberty for
the people of the Republic of Korea;
Whereas in addition to the United States and the Republic
of Korea, 20 other member nations provided military con-
tingents to serve under the United Nations banner;
Whereas after 3 years of active hostilities, the territorial in-
tegrity of the Republic of Korea was restored, and the
freedom and independence of its people are assured even
to this date;
Whereas over 5,700,000 American servicemen and women
were involved directly or indirectly in the war;
Whereas American casualties during that period were 54,246
dead, of which 33,629 were battle deaths, 103,284
wounded, 8,177 listed as missing or prisoners of war, and
329 prisoners of war are still unaccounted for;
Whereas although the Korean War has been known as Ameri-
ca’s ‘‘Forgotten War’’, this Nation should never forget
the ultimate sacrifice made by those who fought and died
in Korea for the noble and just cause of freedom;
Whereas the Congress and the President of the United States
have enacted a law authorizing the establishment of a
Korean War Veterans Memorial in the Nation’s Capital
to recognize and honor the service and sacrifice of those
who participated in the Korean War;
Whereas increasing numbers of Korean War veterans are set-
ting aside July 27, the anniversary date of the Armistice,
as a special day to remember those with whom they
served and to honor those who made the supreme sac-
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rifice in a war to preserve the ideals of freedom and inde-
pendence; and
Whereas on this significant anniversary of the cease fire
which started the longest military armistice in modern
history, it is right and appropriate to recognize, honor,
and remember the service and sacrifice of those who en-
dured the rigors of combat and the extremes of a hostile
climate under the most trying conditions and still pre-
vailed to preserve the independence of a free Nation:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the week of July 25 through 31, 1993, is designated
as the ‘‘National Week of Recognition and Remembrance
for Those Who Served in the Korean War’’. The President
is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling
upon the people of the United States to observe such week
with appropriate ceremonies and activities and to urge the
departments and agencies of the United States and inter-
ested organizations, groups, and individuals to fly the
American flag at half-staff on July 27, 1993, in honor
of those Americans who died as a result of their service
in Korea.
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