And the United Nations strove to establish a independent democratic republic. Two years ago at seoul, capital of korea, they supervised free elections south of the 38th parallel and the republic of korea was born. The president was syngman rhee. In may, 1950, the citizens of the this young republican went to the polls again to exercise their democratic rights to choose their government under their democratic constitution. Even as the citizens of the korean republic voted in reelections, the north Korea Community leaders were boasting of their intention to unify the country by force. And this was their target. A mountainous peninsula and the 20 million peace loving citizens of the republic of korea. At tack by the north korean communists come suddenly and without warning. Facing superior forces with all of the advantages of deception and surprise rallied to the defense of the republic and improvising to meet the unprovoked aggression, korean republican troops were thrown against the invaders south of the 38th parallel armed with modern tanks and planes and guns the they were ill equipped to mean the onslaught. Back in the United States, an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council is called. Ambassador chang hears the secretary general say the present situation is a serious one and it is a trip for International Peace. The Security Council, mr. President , in my opinion, the competent enough to deal with it, i considered the Security Council to take steps necessary to reestablish peace in that area. A vote on the United States demand that a north korean halt their aggression is carried 90 with the soviet union absent. Back in korea, the aggression by the communist north korean puppets are women and children. This is not new. These tragic and bewildered refugees are always the first fruit of wanton aggression. At the United Nations, the Security Council still absent calls upon members for military aid for the korean republic. The United States delegate speaks. This is the first time that enforcement action has been taken by the United Nations. This action recommends that the members of the United Nations furnish such assistance to the republic of korea as may be necessary to rappel the armed attack and restore International Peace and security. The Council Votes 71 to recommend military support for the republic of korea. In tokyo, the United States moves swiftly to translate into action the United Nations call to arms against the aggressor. American occupation troops in japan are hurried to the defense of the korean republic. Back in the United States, b29 bombers are taken out of moth balls in which they were put in the end of world war ii. Elsewhere in the United States, navy planes are taken from storage where they also have been since the end of world war ii. Caught by surprise, the United States nonetheless made all possible haste to carry out the call for action against aggression. Units of the famous first United States Marine Division answer the United Nations call to arms, amphibious vehicles go aboard a sea going dry dock which will transport them to the combat zone. Other nations volunteer their help. Canada answers the appeal with ships, three destroyers leave British Columbia to join the United Nations forces. Across the United States, young men from every walk of life hurry to enlist in the army, the navy and the air force and answer to the United Nations appeal. As recruiting centers report heavy enlistments in washington, President Trump truman addresses a meeting of the reserve officers association. Gentlemen, we face a serious situation. We hope we face it in the cause of peace. The only reason for the action which was taken on advice of all of the brave that i could muster, it was hoping, always hoping that well finally arrive at the peace in the world which we anticipated when we created the United Nations. That is the only reason for the action. Thank you very much. [ applause ] again, at late success, the Security Council meets to provide for a unified command. The president of the council invites the korean delegate to take a seat at council table. To take its place at the table. Great britains delegate speaks on the resolution. After discussing with many delegations therefore, the french government and his majestys government have circulated the draft resolution which is before you now. The Council Votes 70 for a unified command and asks the United States to designate a commander. The United States delegate replies. The United States accepts the responsibility and makes the sacrifice that is involved in carrying out these principles of the United Nations. Ambassador chang of the korean republic expresses his thanks to the council. I wish to express the deepest gratitude on behalf of my people and my government. Across the pacific, General Macarthur flies to korea to inspect defenses now under his command. The first United States troops, although outnumbered and outarmed, are rushed to rail heads on the front lines. Korean republican troops shake hands, fighters both in the United Nations army against aggression. Like the men, United States guns and trucks are committed piecemeal, for even minutes are precious. The aim of the first units is to delay the communist advance in a desperate fight for time. Time for more men and guns to arrive. In tokyo General Macarthur accepts the first United Nations battle flag to signify to all men the unity of free and independent nations doing battle for the freedom of the republic of korea for the freedom of peaceloving peoples everywhere. Tonight on American History tv, beginning at 8 00 p. M. Eastern, a night of programs on espionage. We begin with paul kicks talking about his book the saboteur, the aftico crat which chronicles the explores of robert de la roche. Watch tonight and over the weekend on cspan3. American history tv on cspan3 exploring the people and events that tell the american story every weekend. Coming up this weekend, 60 years ago four africanamerican students protested segregation at a wool worth lunch counter in groansboro, north carolina. Which began the lunch counter sitins in the civil rights movement. On sunday at 9 00 a. M. Eastern, live on American History tv and washington journal, well discuss the sitins and desegregation in the 1960s with amherst professor tracy harper, author. And then at 4 00 p. M. Eastern on reel america, two films on the civil rights movement, february 1, the story of the greensboro 4, and the American Revolution of 63. And at 7 00 p. M. Eastern on oral histories, an interview with former Bennett College president esther terry and her role in the 1960 lunch counter sitin protest in greensboro. Exploring the american story, watch American History tv this weekend on cspan3. More reel america now on cspan3. With the First Episode in the u. S. Army longrunning big picture series, telling the story of the early days of the korean war when u. S. And south korea forces were badly
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