[Congressional Bills 103th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.J. Res. 332 Introduced in House (IH)]

103d CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. J. RES. 332

Designating July 27 of each year as the ``National Korean War Veterans 
                            Armistice Day''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 9, 1994

  Mr. Montgomery introduced the following joint resolution; which was 
      referred to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Services

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
Designating July 27 of each year as the ``National Korean War Veterans 
                            Armistice Day''.

Whereas on June 25, 1950, the Communist army of North Korea invaded and attacked 
        South Korea, initiating the Korean war;
Whereas on July 27, 1953, the signing of the Cease Fire agreement ended the 
        active combat of the Korean war;
Whereas the Korean war was brought to an end primarily through the efforts of 
        the United States Armed Forces;
Whereas for the first 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, 20 other 
        member nations provided military contingents 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 5,700,000 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 Veterans Memorial in the 
        Nation's Capital 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 by commemoration 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
    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That July 27 of each year is 
designated as ``National Korean War Veterans Armistice 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 of the United States and interested organizations, groups, and 
individuals to fly the American flag at half-staff on July 27 of each 
year in honor of those Americans who died as a result of their service 
in Korea.

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