Korean War Armistice Day

July 27, 2018 | Boydl

The armistice, signed on July 27, established a committee of representatives from neutral countries to decide the fate of the thousands of prisoners of war on both sides. It was eventually decided that the POWs could choose their own fate–stay where they were or return to their homelands. A new border between North and South Korea was drawn, which gave South Korea some additional territory and demilitarized the zone between the two nations. The war cost the lives of millions of Koreans and Chinese, as well as over 50,000 Americans. -Source: History.com

Children's Books

The Korean War by Thomas Streissguth

Offers an overview of the Korean War, including how it began, the invasion of Sout Korea, important battles, how it ended, and the truce that followed.

The Korean War : an interactive modern history adventure by Michael Burgan

"Lets readers experience the Korean War from multiple perspectives, allowing them to choose different paths through history"--.

The Korean War by Gary Jeffrey

Presents, in graphic novel format, accounts of the battles during the Korean War, including stories of air battles, rescues behind enemy lines, and the Battle of Chosin Reservoir.

The Battle of Inchon : turning point of the Korean War by Clara MacCarald
Sergeant Reckless : the true story of the little horse who became a hero by Patricia McCormick

Relates the true story of a brave little mare who carried artillery shells into battle numerous times with the U.S. Marines she supported throughout the Korean War.

Adult Materials

The coldest winter : America and the Korean War by David Halberstam
The Korean War by Max Hastings
The general vs. the president : MacArthur and Truman at the brink of nuclear war by H. W Brands
The Great Leader and the fighter pilot : the true story of the tyrant who created North Korea and the young lieutenant who stole his way to freedom by Blaine Harden
The Korean War : a history by Bruce Cumings
Korean War stories [videodisc]

Veterans share their stories of the "Forgotten War", reminding the viewer of the human and social costs the Korean War had on the U.S. Interviewees include Senators John Glenn and John S. Warner, baseball player Ted Williams, musician Willie Nelson, former Secretary of State James Baker, Rep. Charles Rangel, Lt. Col. Charles B. "Brad" Smith, Gen. Raymond Davis.

Ten thousand sorrows : the extraordinary journey of a Korean War orphan by Elizabeth Kim
As time goes by. Seasons 1-3 [videodisc]

Lionel and Jean were lovers many years ago at the time of the Korean War. They are separated by a misunderstanding but meet again by chance when Lionel needs a secretary from Jean's firm. He takes her daughter, Judy, out on a date and discovers she is Jean's daughter. The two reunite and fall back in love..