A joint resolution to designate the week of July 24 - 30, 1989, as the "National Week of Recognition and Remembrance for Those Who Served in the Korean War".
PL 101-61 (S.J.Res.85), enacted 07/26/1989

103 STAT. 160 
PUBLIC LAW 101-61—JULY 26, 1989 
Public Law 101-61 
101st CJongress 
Joint Resolution 
July 26,1989 
To designate the week of July 24 to July 30,1989, as the "National Week of 
[S.J. Res. 85] 
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 24 to July 30, 1989, includes July 27, the 
thirty-sixth 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 Anned Forces; 
Whereas for the first and only time in history a United Nations 
command was created, with the United States as the executive 
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, twenty other member nations provided military contin-
gents to serve under the United Nations banner; 
Whereas, after three years of active hostilities, the territorial integ-
rity of the Republic of Korea was restored, and the freedom and 
independence of its people are assured even to this date; 
Whereas over five million seven hundred thousand American 
servicemen and women were involved directly or indirectly in the 
war; 
Whereas American casualties during that period were fifty-four 
thousand two hundred and forty-six dead, of which thirty-three 
thousand six hundred and twenty-nine were battle deaths, one 
hundred and three thousand two hundred and eighty-four were 
wounded, eight thousand one hundred seventy-seven listed as 
missing or prisoners of war, and three hundred and twenty-eight 
prisoners of war are still unaccounted for; 
Whereas, although the Korean war has been known as America's 
"Forgotten War", those who served have never forgotten, and this 
Nation should never forget the 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 setting 
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 sacrifice in a war to preserve the ideals of 
freedom and independence; and 
Whereas on this significant anniversary of the cease-fire which 
started the longest military armistice in modem 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 
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103 STAT. 161 
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 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled. That the week of July 24 to 
July 30, 1989, 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 call-
ing 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 interested organizations, 
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groups, and individuals to fly the American flag at half stafT on 
July 27, 1989, in honor of those Americans who died as a result of 
their service in Korea. 
Approved July 26,1989. 
LEGISLATIVE mSTORY—S.J. Res. 85: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 135 (1989): 
June 9, considered £uid passed Senate. 
July 21, considered and passed House.