Ad – Korea/Australian Commemorative Event Year 2000 Page 70
Purpose United States of America Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the <strong>Korean</strong> <strong>War</strong> ☯ Identify, thank and honor the veterans of the <strong>Korean</strong> <strong>War</strong>, their families, especially those that lost loved ones. ☯ Recognize and remember the Prisoners of <strong>War</strong> (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 <strong>Korean</strong> <strong>War</strong>. ☯ Provide the American public with a clearer understanding and appreciation of the lessons, history, and legacy of the <strong>Korean</strong> <strong>War</strong> 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 <strong>Korean</strong> <strong>War</strong>, 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 “<strong>Korean</strong> <strong>War</strong> Commemorative Community.” ☯ An official 50th Anniversary of the <strong>Korean</strong> <strong>War</strong> commemorative flag and leader lapel pin. ☯ Informational and educational materials pertaining to the <strong>Korean</strong> <strong>War</strong>, 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. ☯ <strong>The</strong> “<strong>Korean</strong> <strong>War</strong> DISPATCH,” a quarterly newsletter and a source of official information on <strong>Korean</strong> <strong>War</strong> Commemorative events. Find a supporter or one that shows interest – then order. Proposed Commemorations of the 50th Anniversary of the <strong>Korean</strong> <strong>War</strong> Event Place ODV Date ((2000)) Hill 180 Memorial Ceremony & Wreath Laying ..............Osan, Korea ....................................................USFK........................................................Fri Feb 4 National Memorial Day Concert ......................................Capitol (West Lawn)........................................Nat’l Committee ......................................Sun May 29 Memorial Day Breakfast and Wreath Laying....................Wash DC/ANC/KWM ....................................MDW........................................................Mon May 30 <strong>Korean</strong> <strong>War</strong> 50th Anniversary Commemoration ............Conference Ctr, Univ of Pittsburgh ................Univ of Pittsburgh ....................................Fri-Sat June 23-24 Hostilities Commence: National Commemoration ..........Wash, DC ........................................................Nat’l Committee ......................................Sun June 25 Hostilities Commence: Inte’l Commemoration ................Seoul, South Korea ..........................................USFK........................................................Sun June 25 <strong>Korean</strong> Service Women’s Commemorative Event ..........Wash, DC/ANC ..............................................Women’s Memorial ..................................Sun June 25 <strong>Korean</strong> <strong>War</strong> Documentary Film – Fire and Ice ................<strong>The</strong> History Channel ..........................................................................................................Sun June 25 Dedication of <strong>Korean</strong> <strong>War</strong> Memorial ................................Columbia, SC ..................................................State of SC................................................Sun June 25 Task Force Smith ............................................................ANC ................................................................Suwon, South KoreaK..............................Wed June 28 Task Force Smith ..............................................................Suwon, South Korea ......................................USFK........................................................Wed July 5 <strong>Korean</strong> <strong>War</strong> <strong>Veterans</strong> Memorial Ceremony ......................<strong>Korean</strong> <strong>War</strong> Memorial ....................................KWVA ......................................................Thu July 27 40th ID <strong>Korean</strong> <strong>War</strong> Memorial Dedication ......................Vandenberg AFB, CA ....................................CANG ......................................................Fri Sep 1 Breakout of Pusan Perimeter* ..........................................Taegu, South Korea ........................................USFK........................................................Wed Sep 13 Historical Symposium/Marshal Found’n &VMI ..............VMI..................................................................VMI ..........................................................Wed-Fri Sep 13-15 Defense and Breakoutof Pusan Perimiter ........................Norfolk ............................................................City of Norfolk ........................................Fri-Sun Sep 15-17 Inchon Landing ................................................................Inchon ..............................................................USFK........................................................Fri Sep 15 <strong>Veterans</strong> Day Breakfast and Wreath Laying......................ANC ................................................................VA ............................................................Sat Nov 11 Nations Parade ..................................................................NYC ................................................................NYC..........................................................Sat Nov 11 Changjin (Chosin) Reservoir ............................................US TBD ..........................................................Nat’l Committee ......................................Mon Nov 27 Changjin (Chosin) Reservoir ............................................DMZ ................................................................USFK........................................................Mon Nov 27 Hungnam Redeployment and Evacuation ........................Navy Memorial, DC ........................................Nat’l Committee ......................................Tue Dec 12 Evacuation of Hungnam ..................................................Pusan................................................................USFK........................................................Tue Dec 12 (See KWVA Web Page and linked 50th Commemoration Web Page for updates)