National Korean War Veteran's Armistice Day

On June 25, 1950, North Korea invaded South Korea, thus initiating a three year bloody war for total conquest of the peninsula.  Very quickly the United States secured a resolution from the United Nations for defense of South Korea.  This was the United States first experiment with the Cold War concept of "limited war".  It is because of this concept, General Douglas MacArthur and President Harry Truman conflicted, leading to the demise and eventual firing of the General.  As an aside, I firmly believe the General was correct in his strategy in attacking North Korea all the way in to Chinese territory.  Had the United States done so, the whole peninsula would have been set free from communist tyranny, and the world would not have to deal with the difficult issues from that region it faces today.  Roughly three years later, an armistice was signed on July 27, 1953, thus ending military hostilities.  Some argue the armistice ended the war, but I do not believe that is true.  The peace agreement merely ended military action, for technically the Korean War is still taking place.  My father served as a corporal in the United States Army during the entire time of the war.  In a few previous blog posts, I made public several of his letters.  In view of today's holiday, I honor each and every person who served in Korea securing freedom for untold numbers of people living in fear of oppression.