Home Front

Since the Korean War had followed so close behind WWII, it was not a popular among the American public. They were tired of having friends and family members die for the sake of their country. In fact, in order to draw down tensions, Truman didn’t even call it a war. Instead he called the Korean involvement a “police action.” This caused a huge lack of interest in the war among citizens and unless they had someone directly involved in the war, they often remained ignorant to the fact that a war was even happening. The lack of knowledge and concern caused under appreciation for the Korean War veterans as no one knew the hardships they endured and what exactly they were fighting for.

 

This is a photograph taken in Washington DC. It is a memorial statue paying tribute to those who fought in the Korean War. It is engraved "The Forgotten War," showing how the U.S often still overlooks the importance of the Korean War and under appreciates its veterans.