[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 131 (Friday, October 1, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2015]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                REMARKS ON THE TUSCOLA KOREAN WAR MUSEUM

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                          HON. THOMAS W. EWING

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 1, 1999

  Mr. EWING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of my resolution to 
recognize the Korean War Veterans National Museum and Library in 
Tuscola, Illinois as a National Korean War Veterans Museum.
  The Korean War has often been referred to as the Forgotten War. Of 
all the conflicts in which our country has been involved, this one has 
received the least amount of attention or fanfare. However, the 
individuals who participated in this conflict fought just as bravely 
and sacrificed just as much as their fellow veterans from other wars.
  The museum and library in Tuscola is dedicated to honoring the brave 
individuals who participated in this war. It provides a forum where 
individuals can view artifacts from the war as well as perform research 
and participate in educational programs relating to this often 
neglected event in our history. The individuals who served in this war 
have earned our respect and deserve recognition for the sacrifices they 
have made and this museum is a fitting tribute to their efforts.
  I applaud the efforts of the administrators of the Tuscola museum. 
Their long hours and hard work has paid off, giving Korean War veterans 
a museum we can all be proud of. Please join with me in supporting this 
worthy resolution.

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