The Graybeards - KWVA - Korean War Veterans Association

United States of America
Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Korean War
Purpose
☯ Identify, thank and honor the veterans of the Korean War, their families,
especially those that lost loved ones.
☯ Recognize and remember the Prisoners of War (POW) and Missing in
Action (MIA).– POWs: 7,140; Returned to Military Control: 4,418;
Died in Captivity: 2,701; Refused to return: 21)
☯ Recognize the contributions of women and minorities to their Nation
during the Korean War.
☯ Provide the American public with a clearer understanding and appreciation
of the lessons, history, and legacy of the Korean War and the
military’s contributions to the Nation in maintaining world peace and
freedom through preparedness and engagement.
☯ Remember United Nations forces engaged in preserving the peace,
freedom and prosperity of the Republic of Korea and strengthen the
bonds of friendship and relationships throughout the world focusing on
the 22 countries that fought as Allies.
Commemorative Community Program
☯ States, Military and civilian communities, and civic and patriotic
organizations will be requested to become Commemorative
Communities to assist a Grateful Nation in thanking and honoring veterans
in their home towns (to include hospitals, retirement centers,
nursing homes, etc.), and supporting schools in teaching the history of
this era.
For ordering Program Details contact: Department of Defense, 50th
Anniversary of the Korean War, Commemoration Committee,1213
Jefferson Davis Hwy, Ste 702, Arlington, VA 22202-4303 Tel: 703-604-
0831 Fax: 703-604-0833.
Web Site: KOREA50.ARMY.MIL
Proposed Entitlements
☯ A certificate signed by the Secretary of Defense designating your state,
county, town, organization or group as an official “Korean War
Commemorative Community.”
☯ An official 50th Anniversary of the Korean War commemorative flag
and leader lapel pin.
☯ Informational and educational materials pertaining to the Korean War,
including maps, posters, fact sheets and a historical chronology.
☯ Authorization to use the 50th Anniversary logo on your letterhead,
magazines, newsletters, and for other purposes.
☯ The “Korean War Dispatch,” a quarterly newsletter and a source of
official information on Korean War Commemorative events.
Find a supporter or one that shows interest – then order.
Proposed Commemorations of the 50th Anniversary of the Korean War
1950 — 1953 2000 — 2003
Planned Events 2001
Date Event Location Lead
Feb 15 Victory at Chipyong-Ni Ceremony Ft. Lewis, WA 23rd RCT, 2nd ID
Feb 22-23 Symposium Cold War Reconnaissance Bolling AFB Bolling AFB
Mar 7 Han River Assault Ft. Lewis, WA Ft. Lewis AUSA
April 18 UN Participation Pusan, South Korea (UNCMAC) USFK
May 17 CCf Spring Offensive Ft. Lewis, WA Ft. Lewis AUSA
May 24 Battle of Chipyong-ni Philadelphia, PA 2nd ID Assoc.
Sun-May 27 National Memorial Day Concert Capitol Hill (West Lawn) MDW (US Congress)
Mon-May 28 Memorial Day Breakfast & Wreath Laying Wash DC WH/ANC/KWM MDW
May (TBA) America Salutes Korean War Veterans (TBA) USO Show (CC)
June 9 Battle of the Punchbowl Yongsan, South Korea (EUSA) USFK
June 12 * Battle of the Punchbowl Yongsan, South Korea (EUSA) USFK
June 25-29 PACAF/Korean Air War Symposium Hickam AFB, HI AF/HO
July 23 African American KWV Commemorations ANC (CC)
July 27 Korean War Veterans Memorial Ceremony Korean War Memorial, DC KWVA/KWVF
July 27 Armistice Commemoration UWVC Staten Island, NY UWVA of NYC
Aug 18 Battle of the Outposts, Punchbowl, Bloody and Heartbreak Ridges Camp Red Cloud, S. K. 2nd ID USFK
Aug 18 Battle of Bloody Ridge Battery Park, NY UWVA of NYC
Aug 18 Battle of the Outposts Battery Park, NY UWVA of NYC
Sept 7 * Battle of the Outposts, Punchbowl, Bloody and Heartbreak Ridges Camp Red Cloud, S. K. 2nd ID USFK
Sept 13 Battle of Heartbreak Ridge Memorial Concert Central Park, NY UWVA of NYC
Sept 22 * Airpower Day Osan AB USAF
Sept (TBA) Joint Meeting of Congress Capital Building, DC (CC)
Nov 11 Veterans Day Breakfast & Wreath Laying Ceremonies White House & ANC MDW
Date (TBA) Full Military Review Ft. Myer, VA (CC)
* (Changes from last issue as of February 1, 2001 per Maj. Guy Bartle as noted in 50th AKWC newsletter. To be updated each issue as required)