Korean War Veteran's Memorial

Today marks the anniversary of the Armistice ending the Korean Conflict and the establishment of the Korean Demilitarized Zone northeast of the 38^th Parallel.  During that war, several decisions were made that would set the course of world history.

Prior to the conflict, America was disarming from WWII, ignoring the communist threat.  After the North Korean invasion, President Truman set the doctrine that no country would fall to communism.  It marked the beginning of the end of the Soviet Union and established our industrial base for the next 50 years.

This is a picture of the Korean War Veterans’ Memorial in Washington, DC:

An inscription on the Pool of Remembrance reads:
"OUR NATION HONORS HER SONS AND DAUGHTERS WHO ANSWERED THE CALL TO DEFEND A COUNTRY THEY NEVER KNEW AND A PEOPLE THEY NEVER MET"

We at the CT-Quilters Group make Quilts of Valor to honor those brave men and women of our Armed Forces who continue to sacrifice in combat zones around the world.  All of our quilts are stitched with love, prayers and healing thoughts as we try to express our heartfelt thank you.  You are welcome to join us (see the sidebar for more information).