A joint resolution to designate the week of July 25-31, 1988, as the "National Week of Recognition and Remembrance for Those Who Served in the Korean War."
PL 100-375 (S.J.Res.318), enacted 07/26/1988

102 STAT. 880 
PUBLIC LAW 100-375—JULY 26, 1988 
Public Law 100-375 
100th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
July 26, 1988 
To designate the week of July 25-31, 1988, as the "National Week of Recognition and 
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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 25-31, 1988, includes July 27, the 35th 
anniversary of the Cease Fire agreement that ended the active 
combat of the Korean War; 
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Whereas the Korean War was brought to an end primarily through 
the efforts of the United States Armed 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 3 years of active hostilities, the territorial integrity 
of the Republic of Korea was restored, and the freedom and 
independence of its people are assured even to this date; 
Whereas over 5.7 million 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 America'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 
memorial in the Nation's Capitol 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 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 
PUBLIC LAW 100-375—JULY 26,1988 
102 STAT. 881 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the week of July 25-
31, 1988, 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, 
groups and individuals to fly the American flag at half staff on 
July 27, 1988 in honor of those Americans who died as a result of 
their service in Korea. 
Approved July 26, 1988. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 318: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 134 (1988): 
June 23, considered and passed Senate. 
July 13, considered and passed House.