To designate June 25, 1990, as "Korean War Remembrance Day".
PL 101-315 (H.J.Res.575), enacted 06/28/1990

104 STAT. 282 
PUBLIC LAW 101-315—JUNE 28, 1990 
Public Law 101-315 
101st Congress 
Joint Resolution 
June 28, 1990 
TO designate June 25,1990, as "Korean War Remembrance Day". 
[H.J. Res. 575] 
Whereas on June 25, 1950, the army of the Communist government 
of North Korea initiated the Korean war by invading South 
Korea; 
Whereas the United Nations miUtary command created to respond 
to the attack is the only example of such a command in the 
history of the United Nations; 
Whereas members of the Armed Forces of the United States exerted 
executive authority over and were the primary participants in the 
command; 
Whereas in addition to the United States and South Korea, 20 other 
member nations of the United Nations provided military forces to 
serve under the United Nations military command; 
Whereas after three years of active hostilities, the territorial integ-
rity of South Korea was restored, primarily through the efforts of 
the Armed Forces of the United States; 
Whereas the people of South Korea remain free and independent to 
this day; 
Whereas more than 5,700,000 United States servicemen and service-
women were directly or indirectly involved in the war; 
Whereas this Nation's casualties from the war included 54,246 dead, 
of which 33,629 were battle deaths, 103,284 wounded, 8,177 listed 
as missing or prisoners of war, and 328 prisoners of war still 
unaccounted for; 
Whereas, although the Korean war has been called this Nation's 
"Forgotten War", the war has not been forgotten by those who 
served or by the families of those who served; 
Whereas this Nation must never forget the sacrifices made by the 
servicemen-and servicewomen who served, fought, were injured, 
and died in the Korean war; 
Whereas the Congress has enacted and the President has signed into 
law an Act to establish a Korean War Veterans' Memorial in the 
Nation's Capital to recognize and honor the service and sacrifice 
of this Nation's servicemen and servicewomen who participated in 
the Korean war; and 
Whereas on the 40th anniversary of the commencement of the 
Korean war, it is appropriate to recognize, honor, and remember 
the service and sacrifices of the servicemen and servicewomen of 
this Nation who preserved the independence of South Korea by 
enduring the rigors of combat, a hostile climate, and other trying 
conditions during that war: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That June 25, 1990, is 
designated as "Korean War Remembrance Day", and the President 
is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the 
people of the United States to observe such day with appropriate 
ceremonies and activities and to urge the departments and agencies 
PUBLIC LAW 101-315—JUNE 28, 1990 
104 STAT. 283 
of the United States and interested organizations, groups, and 
individuals to fly the flag of the United States at half staff on 
June 25, 1990, in honor of the Americans who died as a result of 
service in the Korean war. 
Approved June 28,1990. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 575: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 136 (1990): 
June 19, considered and passed House. 
June 22, considered and passed Senate.