Welcome to Flag Steward's
Be a Stud Citizen Message
for Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Korean War Veterans Armistice Day
[ Header image of Korean War Vets Memorial in Washington DC from Mark Thomas on Pixabay = free license for distribution ]
Be a Stud Citizen Message
for Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Korean War Veterans Armistice Day
[ Header image of Korean War Vets Memorial in Washington DC from Mark Thomas on Pixabay = free license for distribution ]
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Today's Historical Moment from Our Flag
... recalls a special war remembrance ...
Korean War Veterans Armistice Day
... recalls a special war remembrance ...
Korean War Veterans Armistice Day
On this date, July 27 of 1953, the Korean War ended - a cease-fire armistice (treaty) was signed between North Korea and South Korea.
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.]
Today's Insightful Quote from Our Flag
... is about the Korean War ...
"Harry Truman's decision to fire Douglas MacArthur at the height of the Korean War in April 1951 shocked the American political system and astonished the world. Much of the world didn't realize the president had the power to fire a five-star general; much of America didn't realize Truman had the nerve."
- H. W. Brands
(American historian)
[ public domain image of General MacArthur watching naval ship shelling of Inchon in Sep. 1950 ]
... is about the Korean War ...
"Harry Truman's decision to fire Douglas MacArthur at the height of the Korean War in April 1951 shocked the American political system and astonished the world. Much of the world didn't realize the president had the power to fire a five-star general; much of America didn't realize Truman had the nerve."
- H. W. Brands
(American historian)
[ public domain image of General MacArthur watching naval ship shelling of Inchon in Sep. 1950 ]
And, now it's time to ...
Recite the Pledge of Allegiance
Recite the Pledge of Allegiance
Students across America, at school or at home, informed about the Korean War and inspired by America's warriors who kept South Korea as a free nation, please unite and recite the Pledge.
Thanks for participating in today's U.S. Flag tribute.
This is Sean Sweeney, a fellow Flag Steward, signing-off:
Go out and 'Be a Stud Citizen' today
Keep America Beautiful, and remember,
In God We Trust
This is Sean Sweeney, a fellow Flag Steward, signing-off:
Go out and 'Be a Stud Citizen' today
Keep America Beautiful, and remember,
In God We Trust
In God We Trust
(Official motto of the United States of America)
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