Reminders from Our Flag
for Saturday, July 27, 2019
National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day
for Saturday, July 27, 2019
National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day
[ Korean War Veterans Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, DC, pictured above ]
And, having some fun with North Korea's current leader, Supreme Leader, Kim Jong Un, below ;)
And, having some fun with North Korea's current leader, Supreme Leader, Kim Jong Un, below ;)
Half-Staff Alerts for July 27
The U.S. FLAG is FULL STAFF in 49 of 50 States.
In Colorado, the US and State Flags are half-staff ACROSS the state today.
The U.S. FLAG is FULL STAFF in 49 of 50 States.
In Colorado, the US and State Flags are half-staff ACROSS the state today.
GO HERE to see details on today's half-staffs and their honorees - including pictures
Today's Moment to Remember
... the end of the Korean War ...
... the end of the Korean War ...
National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day is a celebration of the end of the Korean War on July 27, 1953.
Pictured above are U.S. Army Lt. General William Harrison Jr., representing the United Nations Command and North Korean General Nam I, representing the Korean People's Army and Chinese People's Volunteer Army, signing the armistice.
During the Korean War, from June 25, 1950 to July 27, 1953, more than 325,000 U.S. troops deployed to Korea, more than 100,000 were wounded, and 36,574 died. Since no peace treaty, only an armistice (cease fire), was signed - some consider North and South Korea to still be at war.
Take time today to appreciate the sacrifices made to stop the spread of communism and pray for the families that lost loved ones during this conflict.
[To learn more about the Korean War, watch the videos below.]
Pictured above are U.S. Army Lt. General William Harrison Jr., representing the United Nations Command and North Korean General Nam I, representing the Korean People's Army and Chinese People's Volunteer Army, signing the armistice.
During the Korean War, from June 25, 1950 to July 27, 1953, more than 325,000 U.S. troops deployed to Korea, more than 100,000 were wounded, and 36,574 died. Since no peace treaty, only an armistice (cease fire), was signed - some consider North and South Korea to still be at war.
Take time today to appreciate the sacrifices made to stop the spread of communism and pray for the families that lost loved ones during this conflict.
[To learn more about the Korean War, watch the videos below.]
[ Pictured in above montage are (clockwise): U.S. Marines at the Battle of the Chosin Resevoir, U.N. landing at Inchon, Korean refugees in front of an American M-26 tank, U.S. Marines landing at Inchon, and an American F-86 Sabre fighter jet. ]
Short, 4-minute SimpleHistory video about the basics of the Korean War (in animation)
85-minute long Korean War footage video (PG)
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For this upcoming 'Patriot Day,' do you want to gift a customized, iHonor Flag, to a patriot (or the living relatives of a military service member, peace officer, or firefighter)? If so, CLICK HERE to scroll down through our new Donors Gift Shop - where you can GIVE & GET: donate and receive a meaningful gift in return.
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- a service from the Flag Steward program
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... picking up and disposing of 2 pieces of trash that will help
keep America beautiful !!!
- a service from the Flag Steward program
Now go 'Be a stud citizen' today by ...
... picking up and disposing of 2 pieces of trash that will help
keep America beautiful !!!
In God We Trust
(Official motto of the United States of America)
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