Iconic Moments in Foreign Policy: Korean War
The Korean War (1950 - 1953) began when the North Korean Communist forces crossed the 38th Parallel and invaded South Korea armed with Soviet tanks. The United States came to the aid of the non-Communist South Korea. In 1953, a peace treaty was signed returning Korea to its divid - ed status, while simultaneously affecting little change to decrease the tensions of the Cold War era.
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The Wilson Center’s office of Congressional Relations works to maintain a vibrant relationship with Members of Congress and their staffs. We organize and run a series of educational programs led by Wilson Center experts, ranging from seminars to private briefings, with the purpose of increasing congressional staffers’ knowledge of foreign policy. We also coordinate outreach to Capitol Hill, including testimonies by Wilson Center scholars and briefings specifically for Members of Congress. Read more
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