Harry S Truman22 June 1950
The House of Representitives approves 547,000, requested by the US Defence Dept. Senate approves the enlistment of 547,000, as requested by the US Defence Dept
United States · Warfare / Korean War. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
The House of Representitives approves 547,000, requested by the US Defence Dept. Senate approves the enlistment of 547,000, as requested by the US Defence Dept
Sends a report to the JCS predicting the collapse of the North Korean
Orders all US naval & airforces in Japan, Okinawa & the Philippines to be put on alert
Agrees to MacArthurs request & orders US forces into Korea
Pledges a "superhuman effort" to pour in men & guns to drive out the North Koreans
US troops land at Pohang-Dong but are pushed back after having formed a defensive line
Lands a United Nations force behind the lines to cut North Korean supply lines, only 20 marines die
South Korean & United Nations troops move North across the 38th parallel into North Korea
16-26 October, the United Nations forces at Inchon are moved to the east coast as far as Wonsan
Reports the massing of Chinese troops in North Korea
Launches a counter-offensive against the Chinese & North Koreans
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