President Obama speaks at an event marking the 60th anniversary of the signing of the armistice ending the Korean War July 27, 1953

Description:

President Obama speaks at an event marking the 60th anniversary of the signing of the armistice ending the Korean War July 27, 1953. Obama recounts the singing of the armistice, the end of hostilities and what returning home was like for the veterans. He declares "victory" in what has been called the "forgotten war." Obama thanks those who served saying, "in the spring of your youth you learned how short and precious life can be. And because of you, millions of people can keep on living it, in freedom and in peace." Held at the Korean War Memorial on the Mall in Washington D.C.

Date Issued:

2013-07-27T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Michigan State University. Libraries

Collection:

G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection

Subject Topic:

Korean War, 1950-1953, Anniversaries, etc, Korean War, 1950-1953, and Armistices

Language:

English

Rights:

No Copyright

URL:

https://n2t.net/ark:/85335/m59g5gf21