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Cold War: North Korea And South Korea

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After World War II, a Cold war began between Mighty Nuclear Nations, but a small part of this war was taking place in Asia, due to the spread of Communism. North Korea and South Korea were fighting for control of the whole country. The North wanted Communism and was backed by Russia and the South Wanted Capitalism and was backed by the United States. For Several years the war was just minor skirmishes back and forth, but in 1950 North Korea launched a massive attack on South Korea. President Truman went to the UN Security Council and got them to authorize a “police action” against the invading North Koreans. The American Lead forces pushed deep into Seoul and took control of the region. Then UN forces pushed past the 38th parallel, which took

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