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US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: American Military History: Korean War, 1950 53

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed history of the Korean War from a larger work on U.S. military history: the decision to go to war, the military engagements, the stalemate, and the aftermath. [Maps included but photographs from the original publication are not.]
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Korean War

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia article from Wikipedia provides a thorough discussion of the Korean War, the 1950s conflict between communist North Korea and anti-communist South Korea.
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History of American Wars

History of American Wars: Korean War Timeline: 1950 1953

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed timeline showing the events leading up to and during the Korean War. Begins in 1893 with the Sino-Japanese War and continues until the end of the war in July 1953.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Korean War

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the main events of the Korean War.
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History of American Wars

History of American Wars: Korean War Memorial

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information on the Korean War Memorial dedicated on July 27, 1995, and located in Washington, DC.
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Other

The Origins of the Korean War: From the Soviet Archives

For Students 9th - 10th
Three conclusions brought on by newly unclassified documents from the Soviet archives. Offers new interpretations on the beginning of the Korean War, including Stalin's opposition to war.
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History Link

History Link: Korean Americans in King County

For Students 9th - 10th
Fascinating history of Korean Americans in the Seattle/King County area. Includes the basics of Korean history and some short biographies of prominent Korean Americans.
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Other

2nd Infantry Division During Korean War: Bloody Ridge

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains information on the battle at Bloody Ridge and the involvement of the 2nd infantry division in the battle.
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Other

Korean War: The Inchon Invasion

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides extensive information on the invasion of UN Forces at Inchon. Provides great pictures to go along with text.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: East Asian History Sourcebook: East Asian History Sourcebook

For Students 9th - 10th
Fordham University, known for its excellent primary historical resources in English translation, provides one for Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese history.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Dwight David Eisenhower

For Students 9th - 10th
This ibiblio.org site is a biographical account of the 34th president of the U.S., Dwight D. Eisenhower. Contains interesting details, particularly of his military career.
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Harry S. Truman Library and Museum

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum: Truman Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
A very easy-to-read biographical sketch of Harry S. Truman. Includes suggestions for further reading.
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Other

2nd Infantry Division: Heartbreak Ridge

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the Battle at Heartbreak Ridge and the involvement of the 2nd Infantry Division in the battle.
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University of Maryland

The People's Republic of China

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers information about the People's Republic of China, which was established in 1949, after the victory of the Chinese Communist Party.
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Other

Korea 1950 1953: The Hook

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information on "the Hook." Includes the following sections: "The Black Watch Arrives," "The Second Battle for the Hook," "The Duke of Wellington's Regiment at the Hook," and "The Third Battle for the Hook."
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Other

Inchon: Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent review of the events surrounding and including the amphibious landing into the dangerous tides of Inchon Harbor.
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US Navy

The Inchon Invasion, September 1950

For Students 9th - 10th
[Archived Content] Provides an overview and selected images from the Inchon invasion.