[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 220 (Monday, December 28, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1209]
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HONORING THE SEVENTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE KOREAN WAR AND THE BATTLE OF 
                           JANGJIN RESERVOIR

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                        HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 28, 2020

  Mr. PASCRELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Seventieth 
Anniversary of the Battle of Jangjin Reservoir. I am proud to join 
those who worked tirelessly to ensure this milestone is recognized and 
honor the service of those who fought during this crucial event.
  In November of 1950, approximately 15,000 brave service men and women 
in the United States Marines and Army soldiers and another 15,000 
United Nations troops fought under the leadership of General Douglas 
MacArthur against approximately 120,000. The brutal conditions of war 
these soldiers faced were compounded by being in a mountainous region 
of North Korea, where they endured below-freezing temperatures, severe 
losses, and an agonizing retreat.
  Despite these trials and tribulations, enemy forces were stopped in 
the mountains. ``The Chosin Few,'' named in honor of the Japanese 
pronunciation of the Jangjin Reservoir, helped evacuate 100,000 North 
Korean men, women, and children. This impressive rescue operation 
resulted in one of the most dramatic, large-scale humanitarian events 
of the war.
  Those involved in the Battle of Jangjin Reservoir have rightfully 
been awarded a total of seventeen Medals of Honor, seventy Navy 
Crosses, twelve Distinguished Service Crosses, and 9,000 Purple Hearts 
for their actions. This represents the most awards of this nature for a 
single battle in United States military history.
  The people of New Jersey's Ninth Congressional district and many 
across our nation are indebted to those courageous individuals who 
overcame great burdens and made tremendous sacrifices overseas. In a 
recognition of this service, my home state of New Jersey named a nearly 
forty-mile portion of Route 35 stretching from Brielle to Aberdeen the 
Chosin Few Memorial Highway. It is a small fraction of respect and 
honor these exceptional individuals deserve.
  That is why I am proud to recognize the tenacious serving as members 
of the United States Armed Forces and the Memorial Committtee of the 
Battle of Jangjin Reservoir for their strong character and notable 
determination.

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