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No. 095-00
(703)695-0192(media)
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 25, 2000
(703)697-5737(public/industry)

KOREAN WAR 50TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION ANNOUNCED

A wreath layings and opening ceremonies on June 25, 2000, will
be the first
in a series of events for the 50th Anniversary of the Korean War
Commemoration.
The commemoration, authorized by Congress and conducted by DoD,
will thank
and honor Korean War veterans and their families; especially
those who lost
loved ones. Over a four-year period, more than 35 commemorative
events are
scheduled to show that a "Grateful Nation Remembers" their
service and
sacrifice.

From 2000 to 2003, events will take place throughout the United
States,
Republic of Korea and the pacific region, reflecting the U.S.
military, its
allies and the United Nations' concerted efforts during the
Korean War.

This year's commemorative events include:

June 25 - Commemoration Wreathlayings and Opening Ceremonies -
Seoul,
Korea/Washington D.C.

June 28 - Task Force Smith Commemoration - Arlington National
Cemetery,
Arlington, Va.

July 5 - Twilight Tattoo - Ellipse, Washington, D.C.

Sept. 13 - Breakout of Pusan Perimeter Commemoration- Teagu,
Republic of Korea

Sept. 15 - 17 Inchon Landing/Pusan Perimeter Commemoration -
Norfolk, Va.

Nov. 11 - Changjin (Chosin) Reservoir Commemoration - Seoul,
Republic of Korea

Nov. 27 - Changjin (Chosin) Reservoir Commemoration - Camp
Pendleton/San
Diego,
Calif.

Dec. 12 - Hungnam Redeployment and Evacuation Commemoration -
Navy Memorial,
Washington, D.C.

In addition to these events, local commemorative groups
throughout the
nation will recognize veterans and their families by hosting
local events and
supporting school programs that teach the history of the Korean
War.

The commemorative community program was the foundation for the
World War II
commemoration where more than 7,800 groups actively
participated. The
commemorative community program continues during the Korean War
commemoration. Local programs will use educational products
developed by the
anniversary committee - maps, posters, books, fact sheets,
stickers, flags
etc. - and Korean War veterans to help tell people of all ages
about the
Korean War.

For more information about the 50th Anniversary of the Korean
War
Commemoration, call (703) 604-0820 or visit the web site at

http://korea50.army.mil
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