[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16276]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        KOREAN WAR ARMISTICE DAY

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                         HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 27, 2006

  Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. Speaker, July 27 marks a 
historic day.
  On this date in 1953, the United States signed an armistice with 
China and North Korea. This agreement ended the hostilities of the 
Korean War. Unfortunately, most Americans forget this date.
  Sandwiched between the second World War and Vietnam, the Korean War 
can easily be overshadowed. This is a tragedy. Thousands of American 
soldiers gave their lives in defense of freedom halfway around the 
world.
  As Members of Congress, we have an obligation to ensure that their 
memory does not fade into obscurity.
  On this day, I ask that all Americans take a moment to remember the 
enormous sacrifices made by our soldiers during the Korean War.
  I also want to extend my heartfelt thanks to our nation's Korean War 
veterans.

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