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Published on Nov 18, 2015

Korean War

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

KOREAN WAR

ANNA LAINE, SIRENA CUNNINGHAM, ELENA HAUER, AND KARA HECKMULLER

BACKGROUND

  • Started because North Korean troops crossed the 38th parallel invading South Korea
  • June 25th 1950- July 27th 1953
  • Between the U.S. and the North Korea
Photo by Thomas Hawk

WHAT HAPPENED

  • American troops invaded North Korea
  • U.S. allied with South Korea
  • No major battles
  • Stalemate
Photo by Kevin Burkett

THE OUTCOME

  • 5 million soldiers and civillians lost their lives
  • Half of Korea's industry was destroyed and a thurd of all homes
  • North Korea and South Korea are still divided
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