The Graybeards - Korean War Veterans Association

United States of America
Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Korean War
Purpose
☯ Identify, thank and honor the veterans of the Korean War, their
families, especially those that lost loved ones.
☯ Recognize and remember the Prisoners of War (POW) and
Missing in Action (MIA).– POWs: 7,140; Returned to Military
Control: 4,418; Died in Captivity: 2,701; Refused to return: 21)
☯ Recognize the contributions of women and minorities to their
Nation during the Korean War.
☯ Provide the American public with a clearer understanding and
appreciation of the lessons, history, and legacy of the Korean
War and the military’s contributions to the Nation in maintaining
world peace and freedom through preparedness and engagement.
☯ Remember United Nations forces engaged in preserving the
peace, freedom and prosperity of the Republic of Korea and
strengthen the bonds of friendship and relationships throughout
the world focusing on the 22 countries that fought as Allies.
Commemorative Community Program
☯ States, Military and civilian communities, and civic and patriotic
organizations will be requested to become Commemorative
Communities to assist a Grateful Nation in thanking and honoring
veterans in their home towns (to include hospitals, retirement
centers, nursing homes, etc.), and supporting schools in
teaching the history of this era.
For ordering Program Details contact: Department of Defense,
50th Anniversary of the Korean War, Commemoration
Committee,1213 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Ste 702, Arlington, VA
22202-4303 Tel: 703-604-0831 Fax: 703-604-0833.
Web Site: KOREA50.ARMY.MIL
Proposed Entitlements
☯ A certificate signed by the Secretary of Defense designating
your state, county, town, organization or group as an official
“Korean War Commemorative Community.”
☯ An official 50th Anniversary of the Korean War commemorative
flag and leader lapel pin.
☯ Informational and educational materials pertaining to the
Korean War, including maps, posters, fact sheets and a historical
chronology.
☯ Authorization to use the 50th Anniversary logo on your letterhead,
magazines, newsletters, and for other purposes.
☯ The “Korean War Dispatch,” a quarterly newsletter and a
source of official information on Korean War Commemorative
events.
Find a supporter or one that shows interest – then order.
Proposed Commemorations of the 50th Anniversary of the Korean War
1950 — 1953 2000 — 2003
Event Place Lead Date (2000)
165th Infantry Regt Commemoration ............El Moro, PR ......................................Nat’l Committee......................Sun Oct 15
Veterans Day Breakfast and Wreath Laying ..ANC ..................................................VA............................................Sat Nov 11
Nations Parade ................................................NYC ..................................................NYC ........................................Sat Nov 11
Changjin (Chosin) Reservoir ..........................Seoul..................................................USFK ......................................SAt Nov 11
Changjin (Chosin) Reservoir ..........................CP Pendleton, CA ............................USMC......................................Dec
Evacuation of Hungnam ................................Navy Memorial ................................USN ........................................Tue Dec 12
(See KWVA Web Page and linked 50th Commemoration Web Page for updates)
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