Ralph Howard was a paratrooper with the 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team, 11th Division, during the Korean War. His personal story, photos, and drawings are kept in the Korean War Legacy Foundation interview archive.
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Do your students know about "The Christmas Miracle"?
The SS Meredith Victory, a cargo ship that helped with the Heungnam Evacuation, carried out the largest humanitarian rescue by a single ship during combat. 14,000 refugees boarded and safely arrived in Pusan on Christmas Eve.
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40 educators will have the opportunity to be a part of a national cohort. Explore new Korean War instructional modules that honor veterans and connect student learning to national cemeteries. Click on the link for the application.
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Major General O.P. Smith led the 1st Marine Division at the Battle of Chosin Reservoir. When his troops were surrounded, he famously said, "Retreat, hell! We're not retreating, we're just advancing in a different direction." His leadership saved many lives.
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On this day in 1950, the Battle of Chosin Reservoir was underway. United States Marines and soldiers, outnumbered and battling freezing temperatures, faced tremendous challenges.
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There is only one United Nations cemetery in the world. The United Nations Memorial Cemetery is in Busan, South Korea.
Calendar cards were one way soldiers kept up with time while serving in Korea.
This card was shared by Joseph Horton and can be found in the Korean War Legacy Foundation Interview Archive.
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