07/27/2026
The Korean Armistice Agreement
July 27, 2026 marks the 73rd anniversary of the signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement...signed to end active fighting in the Korean War. The era ran from June 25, 1950 to Jan. 31, 1955. Congress extended the period due to the uneasy peace negotiations after the armistice was signed in 1953.
The Korean War was relatively short but very costly in terms of human lives.
The historical facts below are taken from the U.S. Department of Verterans Affairs:
* 6.8 million men and women served from June 27, 1950 to
Jan. 31,1955.
* 54,200 Americans died in service during the hostilities that
ended on July 27, 1953; of these 33,700 were battle deaths.
* There were 7,140 POW's during the war. Of these 4,418 were
returned to the United States, 2,701 died.
* There have been 131 recipients of the Congressional Medal of
Honor among Korean War Veterans.
Today, on this 73rd Anniversary of the signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement, the Smith-Warren Legion Post #367 would like to respectfully salute our current members who are veterans of the Korean War:
Gordon Bell
John Cameron
Sam Gallo
George Howard
Melvin Izbinski
Roland Lee
Richard Noyes
Robert Russell
William Wu
Gentlemen...Thank You for your service!
