2nd Annual Veterans Youth Corps Convention 2014 Unsung Heroes July 25th-28th, 2014 / Washington D.C. Hosted by Korean War Legacy Foundation, Inc.

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Welcoming Remarks On the morning of July 27, 2012, commemorating the 59th Anniversary of the Korean War Armistice, I was sitting with many heroes of the Korean War and their families in the Amphitheater of Arlington National Cemetery. Four aircrafts tore through the sky, evoking memories of the shrieks and cheers of soldiers during the 3-year war. At that moment, an important question struck me: “What will be remembered 10 or 20 years from now? Who will be on these benches?” I realized we needed to establish a group of descendants of Korean War Veterans to fill these seats and to take the podium to pass along the legacy of the Korean War. In October 2012, I attended the KWVA Annual Convention in St. Louis, MO, and proposed the idea of forming the KWVs’ descendant organization at the board meeting (Jongwoo Han, Greybeards, Nov/Dec, vol. 26, no. 6). This is how the seed of the KWV Youth Corps was planted. The first convention was launched in 2013 with an enduring theme of: “What good can come out of the Korean War?” Korea’s simultaneous achievement of unprecedentedly rapid economic development substantive democracy since the early 1960s clearly demonstrates the outcome of the noble sacrifice & honorable service of Korean War Veterans. This 2nd convention has two main, but closely related projects: learning how lightly the Korean War is covered in American history textbooks, and how the KWV Youth Corps can contribute to the reversal of such a sad reality. In order to challenge the status quo, our youth will hear from Samantha Fraser, a high school teacher & granddaughter of a KWV Harold L. Maples, on the current coverage of the Korean War in our classrooms. Furthermore, they will work with their heroes to learn how to interview & collect witness & memorabilia, which can be used as classroom materials on the Korean War through the Korean War Veterans Digital Memorial website. This 2nd convention is the first work of the KWV YC leadership led by President Dayne Weber, and I have no doubt that the 3rd Convention will be much bigger and even more fruitful. I want to congratulate the leadership for making its first hard, but sincere step for a long journey. I also want to express my sincere gratitude to the Ministry of Patriots & Veterans Affairs of the Republic of Korea for its confidence & support for this significant task. Two members of Korea’s National Assembly, Sungkull Yoo & Hyunmee Kim, have been essential in my efforts to secure a sound financial basis for this project. Finally, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the CEO of Pantech C&I, Byeong-yeop Park, for his continuous support for the Korean War Legacy Foundation and the KWVYC. In the 2015 convention, I envision more youth members and history teachers presenting more stories of “unsung heroes” so that our younger generations know what the brave young men & women from all the 21 countries that participated in the war accomplished: a global freedom alliance beyond the miracle in the Han River.

Looking forward to witnessing more good things coming out of the KWVYC,

Respectfully Yours,

Jongwoo Han, President, Korean War Legacy Foundation, Inc. The Korean War Legacy Foundation, Inc. / (315) 480-9427 / PO Box 808, Syracuse, NY 13214-0808 2

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Hello and Welcome! I am so excited to welcome you all to Washington, D.C. for the Korean War Veterans Youth Corps’ 2nd Annual Convention, Unsung Heroes. We are here to tell the stories of the veterans who have for too long been forgotten. We all should strive to make sure the Korean War no longer remains forgotten, as it is remembered in our hearts and minds. Our weekend is filled with fun and exciting events that I hope you will enjoy. Our two main programs incorporate both points of our mission. Our activities on Saturday will help us get to know the stories of the KWVs who fought bravely during the war. We will spend time with veterans, commemorating the signing of the Armistice that brought an end to conflict on the Korean Peninsula. We will then learn how to interview the veterans so that we can preserve their stories and legacies for generations to come. Interviewing and collecting memorabilia is a very important part of membership in the KWVYC, so please learn and make the most of the time you spend with the KWVs. On Sunday, we will spend time fulfilling the second part of our mission – educating future generations about the lessons of the Korean War. The Korean War is grossly underrepresented in history books, especially here in the United States. The History Book Project has wonderful potential to help us expand the resources available to teachers, so we can make it easy for them to teach the Korean War. We need to spread our knowledge of the sacrifices our heroes made so that others can understand how much was given up to save Korea. Dr. Jongwoo Han did the wonderful job of laying the groundwork for our organization. Now it is our time to take the reins and lead this organization into the future. You have the unique opportunity to truly make a difference. You can make a difference within this organization, shaping its direction. You can make a difference in the world, by sharing the stories of the Korean War so that others may learn to prevent future conflict by understanding the lessons from the Korean War. The Korean War was a global affair, bringing soldiers and medical aid from 21 different nations. Our organization has the potential to become a global force. Although we all see the world through different eyes, we have the same motivations. We all want our grandparent’s stories to be told before it is too late. Take advantage of our group’s diversity, and learn to understand different points of view. Our organization is dedicated to maintaining the legacy of our veterans, who are sadly not going to be with us for much longer. You have traveled great distances to be with us, and we have been anticipating this convention for a long time now. We are so happy to finally have you here with us. We hope that you make the best of this weekend! Please get to know each other and the veterans we will spend time with. We want you to leave motivated to carry on our legacy as the newest members of the KWVYC. Do great work, be enthusiastic, listen to the stories, and learn from each other & the veterans. Most importantly, have fun!

All the best,

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Preface

“Unsung Heroes” We, the KWV descendant generations, will preserve and carry on the legacies of the sacrifices and services of the veterans of the Korean War. We are devoted to educating future generations about the heroic untold stories and the lessons learned from the Korean War. Our primary missions are to preserve the KWVs’ memories, services, and sacrifices, and to educate the future generations so that they may understand the significance and meaning of the Korean War. We are committed to creating peaceful and mutual prospects through our membership by creating a global community through the KWV descendant generation program. After the 2013 KWV Legacy Workshop, the KWLF plans to establish a World KWV Youth Corps that will reach out to members of developing countries in reminiscence of the Republic of Korea back to the 1900s. The Foundation will closely work with the Korean government including the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs (MPVA) of The Republic of Korea to implement this vision.

Mission Statement The Korean War Veterans Youth Corps preserves the legacy of Korean War veterans, and promotes and educates future generations advocating the lessons of the Korean War through their descendants so that the Korean War will never be forgotten.

Purpose

The purpose of this Organization shall be: 1. To acquire knowledge of the Korean War & its impacts upon Korea & East Asian politics. 2. To preserve & promote the legacy of Korean War veterans associated with men and women who supported the Republic of Korea's forces by land, air, or sea during the Korean War. 3. To ascertain the deeds & honor the memories of the men & women who rendered service to the cause of the Korean War. 4. To promote the commemoration of the Republic of Korea's national anniversaries related to the Korean War. 5. To educate tomorrow's youth on the Korean War 6. To love, support and expand the values of global peace, freedom, patriotism & liberty. 7. To provide countries in need with volunteering activities of the KWV Youth Corps. 8. Cooperate with the KWVDM Foundation Inc. & the Advisory Council.

The workshop will train local KWVDM representatives on how to efficiently collect the artifacts of the Korean War and carry out successful interviews with local Korean War Veterans.

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Dress Code Adopted January 18, 2014 Appropriate dress is required for all members and guests. Dress Code is in effect from registration of function to formal completion of function. Business Sessions and ALL public areas of the hotel:  Casual or business casual. No faded or worn out jeans, short shorts, miniskirts, disrespectful logos & graphics, or any revealing clothing.  Hats allowed indoors as part of casual attire or when required by uniform only.  Footwear must be worn at all times. Formal Events:  Ladies: Dresses or skirts/slacks and blouses or military equivalent uniform. No miniskirts or any revealing clothing.  Gentlemen: Suits/sports jackets, slacks, shirts and ties or military equivalent uniform.  NO FLIP-FLOPS. Code of Behavior RULES FOR KWVYC FUNCTIONS Annual Convention, meetings, or any organizationally sponsored event. Adopted January 18, 2014 1. Appropriate dress is required at all KWVYC functions. The Dress Code shall be printed in the Annual Convention Brochure, in the invitations to all Meetings, and in the notice to any organizationally sponsored event. 2. All persons shall respect the comfort of other guests in the function hotel by refraining from being noisy in the corridors or rooms after 11:00 p.m. while others are trying to sleep. 3. All persons shall obey the laws of the jurisdiction in which the function is being held and the laws of the United States of America, specifically laws concerning alcohol, drugs and tobacco. a. Those found violating the Code of Behavior in relation to alcoholic beverages, drugs and/or tobacco will not be allowed to participate in the KWVYC function. b. It is illegal to stay in the function hotel without being registered with the hotel. 4. All persons shall be prompt in attending all sessions of the function and shall occupy the seat or area designated for them. 5. A member/guest may not leave the function hotel during the duration of the function for any reason that is not part of the official function without the permission of his/her chaperone or advisory council. 6. Any member/guest who leaves the function voluntarily or if any rules are broken, the KWVYC reserves the right to send that member/guest home at any time during the function at their own expenses. All persons attending the KWVYC function are expected to comply with the Code of Behavior. This includes ALL Members and ALL guests from the beginning of the function until the conclusion of all activities of the function. Please remember that you are the chosen representatives for the KWVYC and we ask that you keep the comfort and respect of others in mind, both your fellow members as well as your Korean War Veterans. The Korean War Legacy Foundation, Inc. / (315) 480-9427 / PO Box 808, Syracuse, NY 13214-0808 5

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Hotel Information: Hyatt Arlington 1325 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22209 (703)-525-1234

Program Schedule (Subject to change): Time Action Venue Day 1: 11 am – 4 pm Hotel Check-In & Registration Hyatt Arlington, 2nd floor Friday, July 25th 5:15 pm Participant Intro to Program Hyatt Arlington, 2nd floor, Senate Ballroom 6 – 9 pm Opening Ceremony & Dinner Hyatt Arlington, 2nd floor, Senate *Business Casual Dress Ballroom Day 2: 8 – 9 am Breakfast Hyatt Arlington, 2nd floor, Senate Saturday, July 26th Ballroom 9:30 am – 12 pm Armistice Agreement Arlington National Cemetery Commemoration – Ceremony at In coordination with KWVA & MPVA Arlington National Cemetery *Business Casual Dress 12:30 – 2 pm Lunch Rosslyn 2 -3 pm Intro to Interviewing Techniques: C- Hyatt Arlington, 2nd floor, Senate SPAN Presentation Ballroom 3 – 5:45 pm Practice Interviewing Veterans Hyatt Arlington 6 – 9 pm Remember 7/27 event & sandwich Lincoln Memorial & Korean War dinner Veterans Memorial *Group T-Shirt Day 3: 8 – 9 am Breakfast Hyatt Arlington, 2nd floor, Senate Sunday, July 27th Ballroom 9 – 10 am Intro to History Book Project Hyatt Arlington, 2nd floor, Senate Ballroom 10 – 11:30 am History Book Project Hyatt Arlington, 2nd floor, Senate Ballroom 11:45 am – 3 pm Lunch & Free time on National Mall National Mall – Smithsonian Metro Stop 3 – 6 pm Continuation of History Book Project Hyatt Arlington, 2nd floor, Senate Ballroom 6 – 9 pm Dinner Café Asia - Rosslyn, VA Elections for open leadership positions 9 – 10:30 pm Travel Reimbursement Hyatt Arlington, 2nd floor Day 4: 8 – 9 am Breakfast Hyatt Arlington, 2nd floor, Senate Monday, July 28th Ballroom 9 – 11 am Wrap-up Session & Press Conference Hyatt Arlington, 2nd floor, Senate Ballroom 11 am – 2:30 pm Lunch, Closing Ceremony, & Awards Hyatt Arlington, 2nd floor, Senate Ballroom 2:30 – 4 pm Check Out Hyatt Arlington

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Daily Agenda Day 1: Friday, July 25th, 2014

 5:15 p.m. Orientation 1. Welcome and Congratulatory Remarks from Dr. Jongwoo Han, KWLF President & KWVYC Founder and Dayne Weber, KWVYC President 2. Introductions of... A. Volunteers B. Participants 3. Group Assignments: The participants will be divided into 2 groups for the discussion sessions  6:00 p.m. - 9:90 p.m. Opening Ceremony

 Opening & Introduction by Dayne Weber (President of Korean War Veterans Youth Corps)  Welcoming Remarks by Jongwoo Han (President of Korean War Legacy Foundation)  Words of Encouragement by Larry Kinard (President of Korean War Veterans Association)  Words of Encouragement by Jung-hoon Kim (Chairman of US Korean War Veterans Support Foundation)  Words of Encouragement by Wan-keun Choi (Vice Minister Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs)  Dinner served  Keynote Speech by John H. Tilelli, Jr. (Former Commander of US Forces in Korea)  Closing by Dayne Weber (President of KWVYC)

Day 2: Saturday, July 26th, 2014

 8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Breakfast

 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Armistice Agreement Signing Commemoration: Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery. Main Ceremony at Amphitheater in Arlington National Cemetery. Transport: Blue line metro from Rosslyn to Arlington Cemetery, walk to Amphitheater. At conclusion of program, walk back to metro with groups and take Blue line to Rosslyn.

 12:00 p.m.- 1:45 p.m.

Lunch in Rosslyn: There are many restaurants in the area, feel free to try whatever you like! Be back at the hotel ready to start afternoon session at 2 p.m.

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 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Introduction to Interviewing Techniques: Delia Ross from C-SPAN will teach how to best interview veterans, give some technical tips for interviews, and show us examples from American History TV’s Oral Histories program.

 3:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. Practice Interviewing Veterans: KWVs from the morning ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery will join us to help practice interviewing techniques. We will split up into groups and go to various areas of the hotel to perform interviews. Each participant will ask a few questions from the end of this program in order to become acquainted with the process. If you have a smartphone or camera that can take video, please bring it. There will be smartphone tripods available to record the interviews. This is an important session, because we ask participants to collect interviews and memorabilia from their own and local KWV heroes to provide rich historical data for their education. We will encourage groups to organize an interview day in their community on Veterans Day.

 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Remember 727 Event: We will participate in the 7th Annual Armistice Day Commemoration & Peace Vigil to remember the Korean War and ceasefire agreement that was signed on July 27th. There is a wreath laying ceremony at the Korean War Veterans Memorial and lighting of candles at 7:27 p.m. around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, to pay tribute to the “Forgotten Heroes,” and hope for peace on the Korean Peninsula, and where conflict persists. Special features include performances, and an outdoor exhibition of The Spirit of Peace and Healing: Out of the Trauma of the 6/25 War. We will have a sandwich dinner on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Transport: Blue, Orange, or Silver line metro to Foggy Bottom metro stop. Walk approximately .8 mi south on 23rd St NW to Lincoln Memorial. Return: Walk north on 23rd St NW to Foggy Bottom metro. Take Blue, Orange, or Silver line to Rosslyn.

Day 3: Sunday, July 27th, 2014

 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Breakfast

 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Introduction to History Book Project: Samantha Fraser is a granddaughter of a KWV, Harold L. Maples, and attended the 2013 Inaugural KWVYC Convention. She is an AP World History and AP Human Geography teacher. Her colleague Kathryn Ricker will join the history project. They will give a presentation on their efforts to investigate the current coverage of the Korean War in American history textbooks and attempts to develop more Korean War history teaching materials in the classrooms. The Korean War Legacy Foundation, Inc. / (315) 480-9427 / PO Box 808, Syracuse, NY 13214-0808 8

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 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. History Book Project: The History Book Project investigates the current coverage of the Korean War in American history textbooks and attempts to develop more Korean War history teaching materials in the classrooms. Participants will create lesson plans about important events from the Korean War for teachers to use in the classroom. Participants will break into their research groups to create lesson plans and classroom activities pertaining to their research topic.

 11:45 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Lunch and Free Time to Explore National Mall: Travel in groups to the National Mall where you can visit many Smithsonian Museums (free admission), see the memorials, the White House, and eat lunch. There are many good cafeterias in the Museums! Please stay in your groups, and stay in contact with group leader. Must be back at hotel and ready for afternoon program by 3 p.m. Transport: Blue, Orange, or Silver line metro to Smithsonian stop. From there, go wherever you like! Return on Blue, Orange, or Silver line metro from Smithsonian, McPherson Square, or Metro Center to Rosslyn.

 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Continuation and Completion of History Book Project.

 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Dinner at Café Asia (1550 Wilson Blvd #100, Arlington, VA 22209) & Elections for KWVYC Open Positions: The election for KWV Youth Corps Leadership will be held on Sunday evening, July 27th during dinner. The positions to be filled are the following:

 Vice President  Secretary  Treasurer  Historian  A selected leader (President) for each representing country/region.

1. Election procedure a. Eligibility: All participants of the workshop b. Participants will nominate candidates for each position; c. Any candidate may deliver a statement to the group regarding their visions and promises; the presentation of such a statement shall take no longer than three minutes. d. The order of candidates’ statements shall be determined by using a random selection process. e. The group will elect each officer according to the majority rule.

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2. Elected officers are to be supervised by the President of the KWVDM Foundation, Inc., and will attend a national council meeting. Transport: Walk from hotel

 9:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Travel Reimbursement

Day 4: Monday, July 28th, 2014

 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Breakfast

 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Evaluation and Review Session: All participants of the workshop will fill out the evaluation/review form to reflect on the qualities and contents of the workshop and to give us some feedback on it.

 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Lunch and Closing Ceremony: Closing Remarks from the leadership. Participants who successfully completed the workshop program will receive their certificate. Awards will be given to those participants who successfully earned them. Buffet Lunch.

 2:30 p.m. – Departure

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DC Metro Map with Rosslyn & Reagan National Airport indicated:

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Meet the Team! President of KWVYC, Dayne Weber Dayne Weber is the current President of the Korean War Veterans Youth Corps. Her grandfather, Colonel William E. Weber, Ret. fought with the 187th Airborne division during the Korean War, and left an arm and leg on the peninsula. Dayne has seen her grandfather’s dedication to getting recognition and remembrance for KWVs her entire life. Col. Weber was on the committee that built the Korean War Memorial on the U.S. National Mall in Washington, D.C. Seeing his devotion to the cause has inspired Dayne to become involved. KWVs will not be around for much longer, but now their descendants have the chance to carry on their legacies through remembrance and education of future generations. Dayne currently resides in Washington, D.C., but is from Pittsburgh, PA. She graduated from Colgate University with degrees in Geography and International Relations. She currently works at National Geographic as a researcher. Dayne loves to travel and was lucky enough to attend the 2010 Peace Camp for Youth. She also loves to play (soccer) and watch (Pittsburgh) sports! Ivy Bell, KWVYC Recruitment/Membership Chair Ivy Bell is the current Recruitment Chair of the KWVYC and a Regional Director for the Korean War Legacy Foundation. Her grandfather, William E. Baker, fought with the 2nd division, 38th Field supply during the Korean War. During the battle of Kunu-ri in the Kong-Dong village, he suffered several shrapnel wounds and was later captured and made a Prisoner of War by the Chinese. He remained a POW of the Korean War for 33 months. William Baker was a member of the local Grand Prairie KWVA chapter and a supporter for Homes for Our Troops, up until his death in 2013. Ivy decided to join the efforts of the KWVYC team once she started learning of her grandfather’s POW experience. Although she did not know her grandfather for long, joining the KWVYC team gave her the opportunity to get to know him on a new level. She is still learning about him even after he is gone. Given that Korean War Veterans will not be around for much longer, it has become part of her mission to see to it that other descendants have the chance to carry on their grandparent’s legacies and hear of their heroic and brave stories. Ivy was born and raised in Granbury, Texas just south of Fort Worth. She is currently entering her junior year of college at Tarleton State University. She plans to earn her degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology. Ivy loves traveling, hiking, and meeting new people. She was given the chance to participate at the 2014 Youth Peace Camp in South Korea this past August.

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Polly Hodgkins, KWVYC Marketing/Fundraising Chair Polly is Marketing chair and European representative of the KWVYC. Her grandfather fought as a Lieutenant in the VIIIth Irish Royal Hussars Regiment, B Squadron, through the Korean War. She believes each and every one of us needs to carry on the Korean War Veterans’ legacy, support those who fought for the freedom of South Korea, a country that has flourished and developed very quickly, in order to maintain and continue that development. South Korea is a shining example of a competitive well-run country and should be a model for many other countries. Her pride in her grandfather and South Korea has driven her to get involved in the Youth Corps. She got the chance to participate in Peace Camp in 2012 which only increased her admiration. Polly is originally from Bury Saint Edmunds, England but grew up in Toulouse in the South of France where she obtained a degree in European Communications and International Relations. She is currently pursuing an internship in Paris in political communications and is hoping to pursue a Masters in geopolitics in the near future. Through her time out of University she also practices ballet and modern dancing and horse riding. She is also a very enthusiastic traveller. Andrew Emmons, KWVYC Technology Chair Andrew is the Technology Chair for the KWVYC. I just graduated from Paul V. Moore High School this past Spring and will be a Freshmen at Niagara University this Fall studying a Dual Major with Masters in both Criminology and Criminal Justice. And I'm doing minors in Spanish, Sociology, and Sports Broadcasting. In the near future, I hope to become a part of a Federal Law Enforcement branch. Over the last year, I have spent time with the other executive officers planning for the July conference. We aim to please at a high standard and hopefully that is what we do. I myself take control over the social media aspect of the KWVYC. Using social media engines such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and even Flickr, I keep the outside world up to date with information and updates. During the conference you will see me taking pictures and posting them all around. The reason I am here today is because of my Grandfather Jim Low. He was a Platoon Sergeant in the Korean War. In my mind, he is a hero. I call him my very own textbook, because he knows more about everything than I could ever imagine. The stories he tells me about his life and what happened in the war are astounding. When I'm not doing things with the KWVYC, I take a big role in my community. I was the President of my high school and President of the Student Government there. I was a member of the National Honor Society, a Class Officer, and even had my own Sports Show for the district. I received the Presidential Service Award for having about 1,200 hours altogether. Other than that I was the Captain of the Varsity Rifle Team, which I won the National Rifle Competition earlier this year. I was also the Captain of the Varsity Golf and Varsity Tennis Teams as well.

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Amanda Hayes, KWVYC International Liaison Amanda Hayes is the current International Liaison and Bylaws Creator of the Korean War Veterans Youth Corps and a Regional Director for the Korean War Legacy Foundation. Her grandfather, Lowell Hayes, fought with the 7th Infantry Division for the United States Army during the Korean War. He received two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star with Valor as point man on Iron Triangle, Old Baldy, and Pork Chop Hill. Amanda's love of country and admiration for her grandfather has driven her to dedicate her life to continuing his and all other Korean War Veterans' legacies through sharing their experiences in the War in order to make sure they are never forgotten. It is through the descendants that the Korean War Veterans will live on forever in our hearts and minds. Amanda currently resides in Champaign, Illinois, and is a Juris Doctor candidate at the University of Illinois College of Law. She received her Bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and her Master's degree from George Washington University, both in Sociology. She plans to use her Law degree to practice international family law in Washington, D.C., in the future. Amanda loves to dance and travel and was given the opportunity to participate in the Youth Peace Camp in 2013 and 2014. Amanda is also the legal intern for the Republic of Korea Embassy in Washington, D.C., for Summer 2014!

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Korean War Timeline (1950 – 1953)

1950

June 25th – NKPA invades ROK. UN calls for ceasefire & withdrawal. June 27th – UN votes to aid ROK. Truman orders US Air & Naval units to support ROK. June 28th – NKPA captures , ROK forces flee southward. June 30th – President Truman commits US ground forces into Korea. July 5th – US troops defeated at Osan. First US ground action of war. July 7th – UN creates United Nations command with MacArthur as Supreme Commander. July 5th to August 30th – UN forces fight a delaying action. Taejon falls July 20th, Defense of Pusan begins. August 4th – Soviets call for withdrawal of all foreign troops from Korea. August 5th to 19th – First battle of Naktong bulge. Taegu, Eighth Army HQ threatened. September 1st to 5th – NKPA makes greatest effort against Pusan perimeter. September 12th – “Beer Issue” stopped by WCTU. September 15th – UN Forces land at Inchon. Marines begin drive toward Seoul. September 16th – Eighth Army begins break out offensive from Pusan Perimeter. September 22nd – Hill 282 near Songju, Argyll BN strafed & napalmed in mistaken attack by USAF. September 19th to 30th – UN Forces pursue & destroy NKPA troops. September 26th – Marines recapture Seoul in two days of heavy fighting. September 30th – Communist warns that they will not tolerate the invasion of their neighbors by imperialists. October 1st – ROK troops cross the 38th. MacArthur calls for surrender. October 2nd – Chou En-Lai warns that Communist China will intervene if US troops enter North Korea. October 7th – US troops cross the 38th. UN Forces authorized to pursue enemy across the 38th. Total defeat of North Korea & reunification of the country is sanctioned. October 12th – Communist China “People’s volunteers” secretly enter Korea. October 15th – Wake Island conference. Truman & MacArthur meet. October 19th – Pyongyang, capital of North Korea, captured by Eighth Army. October 26th – X Corps lands at Wonsan. CCF troops attack ROK units on the Yalu. November 1st – First Russian-built Mig-15 jet fighters appear attacking B-29. CCF ambush 1st CAV DIV at Usan. CCF & NKPA attack UN Forces on both fronts. November 5th – UN is notified of CCF intervention. November 7th – All Communist Forces break off action with UN Forces. November 10th to 26th – UN Forces advance toward Yalu: Eighth Army in the West, X Corps in the East. November 24th – Macarthur’s “Win the War” offensive begins. November 25th – CCF hit the Eighth Army along the Chongchon River. November 27th – All Communist Forces in Korea now under command of People’s Republic of China. 1st Marines & 7 DIV are cut off at Chosin Reservoir.

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November 25th to December 1st – US 25th & 2nd DIV are defeated along the Chongchon, forced to retreat. December 4th – Pyongyang recaptured by Communists. UN Forces in full retreat. December 6th – Marines break-out of Chosin & begin “Attack to the Rear”. December 23rd – General Walker, Eighth Army Commander, is killed. Succeeded by General Ridgeway. December 24th – Hungnam evacuation completed. “The best Christmas present I’ve ever had” –Harry Truman. 1951

January 4th – Seoul falls to Communist Forces. January 15th – Communist offensive halted. January 25th – UN Forces begin Counteroffensive. March 18th – Seoul retaken by UN Forces for second & last time. April 11th – General MacArthur is recalled by Truman. Ridgeway assumes command of UN Forces & Van Fleet becomes Commander, Eighth Army. April 22nd – CCF offensive launched. May 3rd – CCF offensive halted. May 16th – CCF goes on offensive again but fails: 90,000 Communists dead. May 21st – UN Launches Counteroffensive, drive enemy north of 38th. June 13th – Action in the Iron Triangle, Chorewon & Kumhwa taken. June 23rd – Soviets propose truce. July 10th – Truce talks begin at Kaesong. November 27th – Truce talks resume at Panmunjon. Ceasefire line agreed upon. Stalemate begins. December 18th – POW list exchanged by combatants. 1952

January 2nd – UN proposes “Voluntary” repatriation of POWs. January 3rd – Communists’ violent rejection of proposal begins 18-month deadlock. February 2nd – Germ Warfare Hoax is initiated by North Korea. May 7th – Koje-do POW riots commence. May 12th – Mark Clark replaces Ridgeway. June 12th – Unrest on Koje-do is quelled. October 8th – Truce talks recessed indefinitely. No accord on POWs. November 4th – Eisenhower elected president. December 2nd – Eisenhower journeys to Korea. 1953

February 11th – Maxwell Taylor replaces Van Fleet. March 3rd – Truce talks resume at Panmunjon. March 5th – Joseph Stalin dies. The Korean War Legacy Foundation, Inc. / (315) 480-9427 / PO Box 808, Syracuse, NY 13214-0808 16

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March 28th – Communists agree to POW exchange as proposed by UN Command. April 20th to 26th – “Operation Little Switch” – Exchange of sick & wounded POWs at Panmunjon. May – Heavy fighting along the MLR as truce talks drag on. June 8th – Communists agree to all UN Truce Proposals, including voluntary repatriation of POWs. June 9th – ROK National Assembly rejects terms. June 14th – Communists launch heavy offensive against ROK Troops. June 18th – ROK President frees 27,000 North Korean prisoners. June 20th – Communists suspend talks. June 25th – US & ROK confer seeking acceptance of truce terms by ROK. Communists attack ROK troops in savage fighting. July 11th – ROK agrees to terms. July 27th – Ceasefire signed. Korean War ends. August 5th – “Operation Big Switch” – Exchange of POWs begins at Panmunjon

Interview Questionnaire KWLF, Inc.

I. Facts 1. How did you come to know of the KWVDM, and what do you think about it? 2. Identification of interviewee: Could you please provide your name, birthday and place of birth, and family background? 3. Educational background: Please describe your level of education at time when the Korean War broke out. 4. Military background: 1) Were you drafted or did you enlist? a. Basic military training: where, when, what? 2) Were you already in the military? 3) If so, please provide details: what military unit (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, other), rank, specialty, etc.? 5. War participation: 1) Where and when did you arrive in Korea? 2) Where did you fight in Korea? 3) For how long did you fight and stay in Korea, and when did you return? II. War Experience 1. Had you known anything about Korea before the war? 2. What was your reaction about the news of the outbreak of the Korean War? How did your family and your citizens react to it? 3. What was your first impression of Korea? The Korean War Legacy Foundation, Inc. / (315) 480-9427 / PO Box 808, Syracuse, NY 13214-0808 17

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4. Please list the places where you were stationed. 5. How were your living conditions (e.g., food, sleeping, clothes)? How much were you paid? 6. Did you exchange letters with your family and friends while in Korea? 7. How were your relationships with foreign troops, such as Korean soldiers? 8. What were the most difficult, dangerous, happy, or rewarding times during your duty? What was the most severe battle in which you participated? Were you wounded? 9. What was the impact of the war upon your life (after you returned from Korea)? III. KWV Legacy

1. Have you been back to Korea since then? 2. Are you aware of Korea’s simultaneous achievement of rapid economic development and democratization after the Korean War? If so, what are your feelings about it? 3. In 2014, we are witnessing the 61th anniversary of the Armistice that was signed by China, North Korea, and the UN on July 27, 1953. There is no other war in modern history that has lasted 61 years after an official ceasefire, and the mutual hostility among the parties involved has continued. What do you think must be done in order to bring closure to this situation? Do you support the movement to petition for an official end to the war & to replace the Armistice with a peace treaty? Would you sign that petition, if offered? 4. What do you think is the legacy of the KWVs and the Korean War? 5. Would you support the reunification of North and South Koreas? 6. Would you support the neutrality of a reunified Korea, if it were to happen? 7. Do you have any message for today’s youth and future generations?

Please contact us anytime if you have any questions.

 Jongwoo Han (President, KWLF): (315) 480-9427, [email protected]  Dayne Weber (2014-2015 KWVYC President): (724)-822-8900, [email protected]  Amanda Hayes (2014-2015 International Liaison): (815) 751-4856, [email protected]  Ivy Bell (2014-2015 Membership Chair): (817) 219-8363, [email protected]  KWVYC email address: [email protected]

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We are deeply grateful to our sponsors: Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs of South Korea, Pantech C&I Co., Ltd.

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