Post by DemonousNight on Jan 26, 2013 11:41:52 GMT -5
I had to give a five minute speech downtown today on the Korean memorial. I have stage fright and I didn't think it would go well. It actually went amazingly well. I want to share the speech with all of you so you guys can rate it V
FREEDOM IS NOT FREE!
When: June 25, 1950 to July 27, 1953.
Why: Fighting over land on the 38th parallel between North and South Korea after WWII. This strip became the DMZ.
Who: Republic of Korea (South Korea) supported by United Nations VS Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) Supported by China and the Soviet Union.
Where: Korean peninsula on the 38th parallel in Korea.
How It Ended: Armistice agreement signed on 7-27-53. Armistice is a war term that means both parties agree to stop fighting – a ceasefire.
DMZ: Demilitarized Zone - 2.5 miles wide with buffer area on each side that separates North and South Korea on the 38th Parallel.
Memorial Facts:
Authorized on 10-25-86 “to honor members of the united states armed forces who served in the Koran War, particularly those who were killed in action, are still missing in action, or were held as prisoners of war.”
Located near the Lincoln Memorial and across the reflecting pool from the Vietnam veterans memorial.
There are 19 statues all about 7 feet 3 in tall. 14 army/ 3 marines/ 1 navy/ 1 air force. 12 Caucasian/ 3 African American/ 2 Hispanic/ 1 oriental/ and 1 Native American.
If you are at the flag pole looking through the troops you can’t tell how many there are because 3 of the 19 statues are in the woods.
The Juniper bushes in the area symbolize the rough terrain in Korea.
2 of the troops do not have weapons.
Their reflection from the walls looks like there are 38 soldiers representing the 38th parallel that divides Korea.
There is a circle that intersects a triangle where the pool of remembrance is. Near the pool on a peninsula like area is a list of statistics of the war.
Korean War Facts:
3 million people died – Americans killed was 105,000 and Americans wounded was 415,000
37,000 American troops never came home.
6.8 million Veterans
Even after the cease fire- it took 2 years, 17 days and 575 meetings to get the agreement signed.
Artifact:
My Grandpa Randy was given a plaque with a piece of the DMZ fence to hold for a friend. The Korean government presented the plaque to military personnel that are considered to show true patriotism for freedom (as far as Grandpa Randy understands it).
Effect on Me:
The critically endangered Amur Leopard has a natural safe haven within the DMZ buffer area. War has created this peaceful habitat for this leopard, the Siberian tiger and many other species of wildlife. At least the animals can have peace but not for the millions of humans who lost their lives.
Bibliography:
A View on Cities. www.aviewoncities.com/washington/koreanwarmemorial.htm
Natural Selections: Roaming Free in the DMZ. discovermagazine.com/2006/nov/natural-selections-dmz-animals#.UQDEDmd0FzM
Shmoop. www.shmoop.com/korean-war/statistics.html
US Army Corps of Engineers. www.nab.usace.army.mil/projects/WashingtonDC/korean.html
Rate it from 1-10 please be truthful.
I got rid of my stage fright! (and yes my Grandpa is still alive and well)
FREEDOM IS NOT FREE!
When: June 25, 1950 to July 27, 1953.
Why: Fighting over land on the 38th parallel between North and South Korea after WWII. This strip became the DMZ.
Who: Republic of Korea (South Korea) supported by United Nations VS Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) Supported by China and the Soviet Union.
Where: Korean peninsula on the 38th parallel in Korea.
How It Ended: Armistice agreement signed on 7-27-53. Armistice is a war term that means both parties agree to stop fighting – a ceasefire.
DMZ: Demilitarized Zone - 2.5 miles wide with buffer area on each side that separates North and South Korea on the 38th Parallel.
Memorial Facts:
Authorized on 10-25-86 “to honor members of the united states armed forces who served in the Koran War, particularly those who were killed in action, are still missing in action, or were held as prisoners of war.”
Located near the Lincoln Memorial and across the reflecting pool from the Vietnam veterans memorial.
There are 19 statues all about 7 feet 3 in tall. 14 army/ 3 marines/ 1 navy/ 1 air force. 12 Caucasian/ 3 African American/ 2 Hispanic/ 1 oriental/ and 1 Native American.
If you are at the flag pole looking through the troops you can’t tell how many there are because 3 of the 19 statues are in the woods.
The Juniper bushes in the area symbolize the rough terrain in Korea.
2 of the troops do not have weapons.
Their reflection from the walls looks like there are 38 soldiers representing the 38th parallel that divides Korea.
There is a circle that intersects a triangle where the pool of remembrance is. Near the pool on a peninsula like area is a list of statistics of the war.
Korean War Facts:
3 million people died – Americans killed was 105,000 and Americans wounded was 415,000
37,000 American troops never came home.
6.8 million Veterans
Even after the cease fire- it took 2 years, 17 days and 575 meetings to get the agreement signed.
Artifact:
My Grandpa Randy was given a plaque with a piece of the DMZ fence to hold for a friend. The Korean government presented the plaque to military personnel that are considered to show true patriotism for freedom (as far as Grandpa Randy understands it).
Effect on Me:
The critically endangered Amur Leopard has a natural safe haven within the DMZ buffer area. War has created this peaceful habitat for this leopard, the Siberian tiger and many other species of wildlife. At least the animals can have peace but not for the millions of humans who lost their lives.
Bibliography:
A View on Cities. www.aviewoncities.com/washington/koreanwarmemorial.htm
Natural Selections: Roaming Free in the DMZ. discovermagazine.com/2006/nov/natural-selections-dmz-animals#.UQDEDmd0FzM
Shmoop. www.shmoop.com/korean-war/statistics.html
US Army Corps of Engineers. www.nab.usace.army.mil/projects/WashingtonDC/korean.html
Rate it from 1-10 please be truthful.
I got rid of my stage fright! (and yes my Grandpa is still alive and well)
