The Graybeards - Korean War Veterans Association

Purpose
United States of America
Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Korean War
☯ 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
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
Korean War 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
Korean Service Women’s Commemorative Event ..........Wash, DC/ANC ..............................................Women’s Memorial ..................................Sun June 25
Korean War Documentary Film – Fire and Ice ................The History Channel ..........................................................................................................Sun June 25
Dedication of Korean War 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
Korean War Veterans Memorial Ceremony ......................Korean War Memorial ....................................KWVA ......................................................Thu July 27
40th ID Korean War 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
Veterans 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)