PROCLAMATION 6001—JULY 26, 1989 103 STAT. 3067 Proclamation 6001 of July 26, 1989 National Week of Recognition and Remembrance for -— Those Who Served in the Korean War, 1989 By the President of the United States of America «> A Proclamation In 1950, at the beginning of the post-World War II economic boom, America suddenly found itself engaged in another war. This time the enemy was communism, and the battlefield was Korea. America's men and women in imifonn left their mark in history once again and added another litany of imfamiliar names to the list of places where Ameri- cans have fought and died to defend freedom—names like Pork Chop Hill, Inchon, and the Pusan Perimeter. When the communist army of North Korea invaded and attacked the Republic of Korea to the south, it was the beginning of an armed hostil- ity that would eventually involve 21 nations and continue for more than 3 years. Taking the lead in attempting to restore freedom and in- dependence to the people of Korea was the United States of America. In order to reclaim the territorial integrity of South Korea, a United Na- tions command was created with the United States serving as the exec- utive agent. Twenty other member nations provided military contin- gents to serve under the United Nations banner. The United States' deep commitment to freedom was demonsfrated by the niunber of Americans who served and sacrificed in this bloody con- flict. Over 5,700,000 American service men and women were involved directly or indirectly in the war; 54,246 Americans made the supreme sacrifice, dying so that others might be free. Over 100,000 were wound- ed, and still thousands of others were captured and endured starvation, disease, and physical and psychological tortiu'e. Although the Korean War has been known as America's "Forgotten War," those who served have never forgotten, and our Nation must never forget the great price these men and women paid for the cause of liberty and the right of self-determination. Soon a magnificent monument will be raised on the grounds of the Mall in Washington. The 38 figiu:'es that will march silently for all eternity across that panorama will honor, in eloquent fashion, all who served in the Korean War. In respect, gratitude, and recognition of those Americans who served in the Axmed Forces during the Korean War, the Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 85, has designated the week beginning July 24, 1989, as "National Week of Recognition and Remembrance for Those Who Served in the Korean War" and has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this occasion. NOW. THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning July 24, 1989, as National Week of Recognition and Remembrance for Those Who Served in the Korean War. I urge the press, radio, television, and all information media to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Further, I direct all departments and agencies of the
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