[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 84 (Wednesday, June 28, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1133]
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           RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE KOREAN WAR

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                            HON. ROBIN HAYES

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 27, 2000

  Mr. HAYES. Mr. Speaker, I want to recognize the many veterans from 
the 8th District and across North Carolina who served in the Korean 
War. June 25 marks the 50th anniversary of the Korean War, which is 
also called ``the forgotten war'' by many historians.
  On June 25, 1950 Communist forces invaded South Korea and two days 
later, American military forces were called to intervene. Over the next 
3 years, there would be a tremendous toll of sacrifice: 5.72 million 
Americans answered the call to service, more than 92,000 were wounded; 
54,260 Americans died; and 8,176 were either prisoners of war or 
missing in action.
  Last year, I had the opportunity to visit with our troops who are 
stationed at the 38th Parallel. They continue to bravely defend freedom 
for South Korea and the world. They remind us of the bravery and 
sacrifice made by the men and women in our Armed Forces 50 years ago.
  We should take time out of every day to thank all veterans for the 
service they have given to our nation. I hope, however, that we will 
make a special effort to thank our Korean veterans and mark the 
contribution they made to defeat communism 50 years ago.

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