[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 174 (Tuesday, November 15, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2052]
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   IN HONOR OF THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE KOREAN WAR COMMEMORATION 
                               COMMITTEE

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 15, 2011

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of the 60th 
Anniversary of the Korean War Commemoration Committee as they recognize 
Korean Veterans on November 11, 2011, Veterans Day.
  The Korean War began on June 25, 1950 when the North Korean People's 
Army invaded the Republic of Korea. The Korean War was the first 
``hot'' conflict of the Cold War and included historic battles and 
offensives as well as important technological and medical advances. On 
July 27, 1953, the United States, North Korea and China signed an 
armistice. A total of 33,651 U.S. service members died in battle during 
the Korean War; 27,709 U.S. Army; 4,269 U.S. Marines; 1,198 U.S. Air 
Force; and 475 U.S. Navy. Seven thousand, one-hundred and forty Service 
Members became prisoners of war.
  The Korean War Commemoration Committee's mission is to honor the 
service and sacrifice of Korean War Veterans, American service members, 
and their allies who fought heroically to preserve Freedom; to 
commemorate the key events of the Korean War; and educate the American 
people about the significance of the Korean War.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor of the 60th 
Anniversary of the Korean War Commemoration Committee as they pay 
special tribute to the more than 6.8 million servicemen and women who 
bravely fought in the Korean War.

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