Remembering the Forgotten War: The 2IDA Memorials Foundation Announces Modification of 2nd Infantry Division Memorial
WASHINGTON, D.C.—In commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice, the 2IDA Memorials Foundation will host an event at its 2nd Infantry Division Memorial in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 26, highlighting the often-overlooked history of the DMZ War. The occasion will also serve to announce an extension of the memorial to honor both American and Korean soldiers who laid down their lives during this conflict.
The proposed modification has received Congressional approval, being the successful outcome of tireless efforts by Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), and former Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska). The changes will reflect the significant role of the 2nd Infantry Division (2ID) in the DMZ War during the late 1960s, an event largely overshadowed by the Vietnam War, and its subsequent impact on the U.S.-South Korea alliance….