The Korean War Key Dates Flashcards
1
Q
February 1945
A
Roosevelt + Stalin agree on four-power trusteeship
2
Q
10 August 1946
A
Soviet-American agreement on dividing line between their armies in Korea
3
Q
December 1945
A
Soviet-American talks on Korean independence began
4
Q
1946
A
Rhee and Kim emerge as leaders
5
Q
November 1947
A
UN involvement (UNTCOK)
6
Q
May 1948
A
South Korea established
7
Q
1948-9
A
Border clashes + Soviet then American troops depart
8
Q
January 1950
A
Acheson’s ‘defence perimeter’ speech
9
Q
February 1950
A
McCarthy’s speech
10
Q
March 1950
A
Stalin approved North Korean attack on South Korea
11
Q
April 1950
A
NSC - 68
12
Q
25 June 1950
A
North Korea attacks South Korea
13
Q
27 June 1950
A
UN Security Council resolution supports South Korea
14
Q
30 June 1930
A
Truman sends US troops
15
Q
August 1950
A
US/UN/ROK behind Pusan Perimeter
