114 STAT. 244 PUBLIC LAW 106-195—MAY 2, 2000 Public Law 106-195 106th Congress Joint Resolution May 2, 2000 Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Korean War and the service by members [HJ Res 86] of the Armed Forces during such war, and for other purposes. Whereas on June 25, 1950, Communist North Korea invaded South Korea with approximately 90,000 troops, thereby initiating the Korean War; Whereas on June 27, 1950, President Harry S Truman ordered mihtary intervention in Korea; Whereas approximately 5,720,000 members of the Armed Forces served during the Korean War to defeat the spread of communism in Korea and throughout the world; Whereas casualties of the United States during the Korean War included 54,260 dead (of whom 33,665 were battle deaths), 92,134 wounded, and 8,176 listed as missing in action or prisoners of war; and Whereas service by members of the Armed Forces in the Korean War should never be forgotten: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Congress— (1) recognizes the historic significance of the 50th anniversary of the Korean War; (2) expresses the gratitude of the people of the United States to the members of the Armed Forces who served in the Korean War; (3) honors the memory of service members who paid the ultimate price for the cause of freedom, including those who remain unaccounted for; and (4) calls upon the President to issue a proclamation— (A) recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Korean War and the sacrifices of the members of the Armed Forces who served and fought in Korea to defeat the spread of communism; and (B) calling upon the people of the United States to observe such anniversary with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Approved May 2, 2000. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 86 (S.J. Res. 39): CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 146 (2000): Mar. 8, considered and passed House. Apr. 13, considered and passed Senate. ,
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