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The Korean War And The War

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The United States has fought in many wars throughout the years. The Korean War took place from 1950-1953. It has also been called the forgotten war, as people do not recognize it like the Second World War, the Vietnam War or the Gulf War. This battle consisted of North Korea, South Korea and the United States. It was fought on sea, land and air. The Korean War was a clash between the Communist forces and the free world. Additionally, “the Korean War Veterans Memorial is located near the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. (Nurses in the Korean War). This memorial commemorates the sacrifices of the Americans who served in the armed services during this time. It was dedicated on July 27, 1995. This monument is unique…show more content…
My grandfather lived outside in a foxhole for two years. He stated that the winters were extremely cold. Many soldiers were killed or severely injured. There was a lack of food and cold weather gear. Consequently, the draft was enacted when the Korean War began. The response fell short. It was during this time that women were asked to serve their country in time of need. The Army Nurse Corps responded to the call. The Army Nurse Corps is an organization that provides health care for military personnel, their families and also retirees. One of these brave nurses was named Anna Mae Hays. She served in a hospital unit during World War II. Once the war broke out in Korea, she organized the 4th Field Hospital in 1950 and participated in the Inchon Landing. “This hospital unit cared for more than 25,000 patients during the next ten months, one night receiving 700 wounded men. On June 11, 1970 she became the first woman in military history to attain general officer rank. On March 12, 2013 she was inducted into the U.S. Army Women’s Foundation Hall of Fame” (Nurses in the Korean War). Anna May Hays along with all the other nurses who enlisted put the well being of the wounded above their own safety, whether on the battlefield, in a hospital, or on a ship saving thousands of lives. Service woman faced long days and heavy workloads. To accommodate the large number of casualties, hospitals had to extend their capabilities. “Without rest and nourishment nurses stayed on duty
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