Korean American

detrimental, and monumental event in American history, left marks on our country that remain to this day. America became involved in the Vietnam War in order to terminate the spread of communism. This involvement led to mission creep, which affected American culture, economy, and policy. The complexity and sacrifice of the conflict evoked strong opinions of opposition, and along with this force, was an equal force that supported the war despite its flaws. Innocent American men were drafted into…

“We are Americans, determined to defend the frontiers of freedom, by an honorable peace if peace is possible, but if arms are used against us.” (Kennedy 5). Both Truman and Eisenhower’s speeches encouraged use of the policy of containment to combat communism, While kennedy's suggests using Flexible response. The United States was trying to fight against communism which is a government where their was supposed to be no social classes and no poverty (Ayers 623). The Cold War was a period from…

The Hands on History Trip will instill more about these wonderful historical sites, learning more about the event, and experiencing hands on activities by walking through the Holocaust Museum, having a once in a lifetime experience at the Korean War Veterans Memorial, and by visiting the Island of Alcatraz to better educate students. “The world is a book, and those who do not travel only read one page” (St. Augustine 1). The quote is saying by not going out and experiencing something, then most…

more underrated memorials, the Korean War Memorial, I realized how ignorant visitors and locals are when it comes to actually gratifying these little pieces of history. It all started with my Uber ride to the monuments. My Uber driver, William, was a man of many talents. He worked as a part time actor, freelance photographer, and football coach. William, proudly proclaimed that he was a D.C. native, which is why I had no doubt in my mind that he would know where the Korean War Memorial is…

With the provided visual of the relationship between North Korean imports and exports with China in Tables 1.1 and 1.2, we can see that between 2005 and 2010, the North Korean economy has increasingly become more and more dependent with China, for not only is Chinese products the number one import within the nation, but China is also the largest consumer of North Korean goods (Nanto). Over time, this has created a large trade deficit with China which is roughly $1.1 billion in total, as the DPRK…

S. was poised to be the worlds singular super power. This was an idealized optimistic image of the United States, promulgated by the beneficiaries of American ingenuity and conquest which was devoid of realism and characterized by its affinity for capitalism, it 's disregard for the disenfranchised and a sense of moral obligation to spread American principles. The liberal consensus was not to last, crumbling in the face of the disenfranchised masses in their arduous endeavor to achieve…

refuge in South Korea. After introductions the documentary presents the country’s biggest issue, Kim Jung Un, and his rise to power over the North Korean people. A background of Kim Jung Un’s childhood and early life are told which later transitions into his…

Was it really worth it? As I sit in front of my childhood home this is what I contemplate. Sure I received medals honouring my deeds; sure I received wealth, fame and power because of it but what will any of that mean now? Sure you have to crack a few eggs to make an omelette but how many eggs is too many? 10? 20? 100? 1000? Those numbers together don’t even come close to the number I sacrificed. It was ambition that ultimately led to these feelings, maybe if I had of just followed in my fathers…

The causes of the Korean War are going to be discussed as well as the two theoretical reasons that led North Korea to actually attack South Korea. In order to get a thorough understanding of what led North Korea to want to attack South Korea, some background of the Korean Conflict will be first discussed. The one simple thing that is the sole cause of disputes in Korea has to do with the thirty-eighth…

Korea: Population and Technology North Korea is located on the Korean Peninsula in eastern Asia. North Korea is bordered by China, Russia, and South Korea. Not far to the East lies Japan, the former occupier of the entire peninsula (CIA). The location between these countries is one of the most important keys to the formation of North Korea. The exclusive nature, high-urbanization, and governmental policies are leaving the Korean population in a tug-of-war between natural reductions and…