Armistice Agreement Ends Korean War

July 27, 1953

On July 27, 1953, the United States, North Korea and China signed an armistice to end the Korean War. The war, which began June 25, 1950, and ended with the armistice agreement, failed to bring about a permanent peace. During that 37-month period more than 54,000 Americans died; 33,651 were killed in action. There were 103,000 Americans wounded, 8,177 missing in action and 7,000 prisoners of war.

To recognize the armistice agreement, commemoration events will be held throughout the United States including the Korean War Armistice Day Commemoration at the Korean War Memorial, Washington, D.C. and the United War Veterans Council Armistice Commemoration at Staten Island, NY.

The official commemoration ceremonies, which began June 25, 2002, will end Nov. 11, 2003.

To find out more about the Korean War, click here http://korea50.army.mil/

Korean War Veterans
Needed for Free Korea Trip
to 50th Anniversary of the Armistice

To thank Korean War veterans, a Korean business organization will bring several hundred veterans to Korea July 2003 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice. Transportation will be provided from New York, Atlanta, Chicago and Los Angeles (travel to these airports is at individual expense). While in Korea the sponsors will provide the veterans free lodging (double occupancy) and meals (five nights and six days).

Should you wish someone to accompany you, travel by a separate aircraft at your expense will be required. The accompanying traveler will be provided lodging with the veteran and meals.

To register, print entry form (pdf entry form). Mail to VFW National Headquarters. For more information on how you can participate, call Phyllis Cale at 816-968-1100.

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