Video: 'Korean War - PART 5, Beginning of the Attack (June 1950) 6.25' (United Nations at 4:15/4:35/5:40)

(Sunday, June 25, 1950, shortly before 6:00 p.m. EDT; during the Korean War, part of the Cold War) — In response to the North Korean invasion, United Nations Security Council Resolution 82 was approved this afternoon, calling for “an immediate cessation of hostilities” and for “North Korea to withdraw forthwith their armed forces to the 38th parallel.” Continue reading U.N. calls for cease fire in Korea, demands North withdraw troops 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 25 1950) →

Video: 'Korean War Begins - 1950 | Today In History | 25 June 17'

(Sunday, June 25, 1950, 4:00 a.m. KDT; during the Korean War, part of the Cold War) — The Korean War began this morning as South Korean army bases near the border with North Korea, at Yeoncheon, came under fire without warning. Continue reading Korean War begins as communist North Korea invades South Korea 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 25 1950) →

Video: 'Korean War - PART 4, Beginning of "The War" (1949-1950) 6.25 ??' (Foster arrives at 6:07)

(Saturday, June 17, 1950; during the Cold War) — John Foster Dulles arrived in Seoul today on a State Department mission regarding U. S. relations with the Republic of Korea. Continue reading John Foster Dulles arrives in South Korea 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 1950) →