Designating the week beginning July 21, 1991, as the "Korean War Veterans Remembrance Week".
PL 102-72 (H.J.Res.255), enacted 07/23/1991

PUBLIC LAW 102-72—JULY 23, 1991 
105 STAT. 331 
Public Law 102-72 
102d Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating the week beginning July 21, 1991, as the "Korean War Veterans 
July 23, 1991 
Remembrance Week". 
[H.J. Res. 255] 
Whereas July 27, 1991, is the 38th anniversary of the cease-fire 
agreement which ended the active combat of the Korean War; 
Whereas in June 1950, prompt action by the United States to add its 
armed forces to those of the RepubUc of Korea helped to counter 
an invasion by North Korea of the Republic of Korea; 
Whereas in addition to the United States and the Republic of Korea, 
20 other nations provided military contingents to serve under the 
United Nations banner, marking the first time in history that 
countries under United Nations command repelled a flagrant 
attack in order to preserve the liberty of another country; 
Whereas after 3 years of active hostilities, the territorial integrity of 
the Republic of Korea was restored and the freedom and 
independence of its people assured; 
Whereas over 5,700,000 American servicemen and servicewomen 
were directly or indirectly involved in the Korean War; 
Whereas American casualties during the Korean War were 54,246 
dead (of which 33,629 were battle deaths), 103,284 wounded, 8,177 
listed as missing in action or prisoners of war (of which 329 
prisoners of war are still unaccounted for); 
Whereas although the Korean War has become known as "The 
Forgotten War", the United States should never forget the ulti-
mate sacrifice made by those who fought and died in Korea for the 
noble and just cause of freedom; 
Whereas the establishment of a Korean War Veterans Memorial in 
the Nation's Capital has been authorized to recognize and honor 
the service and the sacrifice of those who participated in the 
Korean War (Public Law 99-572); 
Whereas the Secretary of the Treasury is required to mint a silver 
dollar coin in commemoration of the 38th anniversary of the end 
of the Korean War and in honor of those who served (section 5112 
note of title 31, United States Code); 
Whereas increasing numbers of veterans of the Korean War are 
setting aside July 27, the anniversary date of the cease-fire which 
ended the active combat of that war, as a special day to remember 
those with whom they served and to honor those who made the 
supreme sacrifice in a war to preserve the ideals of freedom and 
independence for a people they had never known; and 
Whereas on this significant anniversary of the cease-fire which 
began the longest military armistice in modern history, it is right 
and appropriate to recognize, honor, and remember the service 
and sacrifice of those who endured the rigors of combat and the 
extremes of a hostile climate under the most trying conditions and 
still prevailed to preserve the independence of a free nation: Now, 
therefore, be it 
105 STAT. 332 
PUBLIC LAW 102-72—JULY 23, 1991 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That the week beginning 
July 21, 1991, is designated as the "Korean War Veterans Remem-
brance Week", and the President is authorized and requested— 
(1) to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the 
United States to observe such week with appropriate cere-
monies and activities, and 
(2) to urge the Executive departments and agencies, in-
terested organizations, groups, and individuals to fly the flag of 
the United States at half-staff on July 27, 1991, in honor of 
those Americans who died as a result of their service in Korea. 
Approved July 23, 1991. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 255: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 137 (1991): 
July 16, considered and passed House. 
July 17, considered and passed Senate.