Military Leaders and Thousands of Vets to Celebrate 60TH Anniversary of Korean War Ceasefire
(firmenpresse) - WASHINGTON, DC -- (Marketwired) -- 07/18/13 -- On July 27, the Department of Defense (DOD) 60th Anniversary of the Korean War Committee plans to honor veterans of the Korean War with a national tribute, "Heroes Remembered," () on the 60th Anniversary of the Armistice Signing which ended three years of brutal fighting on the Korean Peninsula following North Korea's invasion of the Republic of Korea in June 1950.
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Senior military officials -- including Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel -- South Korean leaders and thousands of veterans from all branches of the military will participate in the ceremony at the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The ceremony will include special tributes to veterans, wreath laying ceremonies, and recognition of UN Allies who provided combat troops and medical teams. The event will be open to the public and will be televised live on the Pentagon Channel.
More than 2.4 million American soldiers served and sacrificed for this "Forgotten Victory," in which over 33,000 U.S. soldiers died, 100,000 were wounded, and over 7,000 are still considered missing in action. The average age of a Korean War Veteran is 81 years and each has a compelling story to share. You can listen to veteran Solomon Jamerson's story here:
said Marine Corps Colonel (Ret.) Warren Weidhahn.
To schedule an interview with a military leader or veteran to discuss the July 27 "Heroes Remembered" ceremonial event and the historical significance of the Korean War, please contact Jeni Birnbaum at or 240-395-0225 ext. 112.
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