“They went not for conquest and not for gain, but only to protect the anguished and the innocent. They suffered greatly and by their heroism in a thousand forgotten battles they added a luster to the codes we hold most dear: duty, honor, country, fidelity, bravery, integrity..." (William Sessions, former FBI director and Korean War veteran)

2. When did the conflict begin? What was the cause of the conflict? Who were the key figures/countries in the start of the conflict? The conflict of the Korean War began in the year of 1950, when North Korean troops invaded South Korea. This conflict caused United States who were helping South Korea and China who were helping North Korea to get involved. United States got involved because of a promise to support President Truman. -Melanie801