House passes Sam Johnson bill to commemorate 60th anniversary of Korean War
Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation authored by U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas) to honor the heroic veterans of the Korean War. June 25, 2010 marks 60 years since communist North Korea invaded the Republic of Korea sparking the start of the Korean War.
"Today marks a new milestone for those who fought in the Forgotten War. Today the United States Congress recognizes the importance of their service and reaffirms our long-standing commitment to freedom and the future of Korea,” said Johnson during his floor speech.
On June 27, 1950, President Harry Truman ordered the United States American troops deployed to the Korean peninsula to fight alongside our ally. Nearly 2 million valiant Americans served during the conflict. Yet, because of its 1953 end in an armistice and historical slot between World War II and Vietnam, many refer to Korea as the Forgotten War.
House Joint Resolution 86 recognizes the 60th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War and reaffirms the United States-Korea alliance. The bill passed the House with bipartisan support. In addition to honoring those who served, the bill reminds the world that a state of conflict persists on the peninsula and pledges America’s continued support of Korea.
"Korea is a strong ally and America remains committed to her safety, survival and success," stated Johnson.
Johnson served 29 years in the United States Air Force as a fighter pilot, flying 62 combat missions in Korea in his F-86, named Shirley’s Texas tornado to express his loyalty to his wife and the Lone Star State. During his 62 missions, Johnson shot down one MiG (known as a kill), one probable and one damaged. Later Johnson spent nearly 7 years as a POW in Vietnam, over half of that time in solitary confinement.
Johnson represents portions of Dallas and Collin Counties.
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