• Began June 25, 1950, when North Korea attacked South Korea
• It was said to be part of the "Cold War" between the U.S. and Russia. President Harry Truman feared Communism would spread after China turned in 1949.
• More than 54,240 men and women were killed. 20,600 deaths were listed as accidental fatalities
- 8,916 are still missing in action or lost/buried at sea
- More than 103,000 were wounded
- More than 3,740 were captured/POW
• The war cost $20 billion
• The war came to an end July 27, 1954
Source: U.S.
Department of Defense
