Korean War Veterans Armistice Day

The Board of Supervisors has designated July 27, 2023, as "Korean War Veterans Armistice Day" in Shasta County.

In June of 1950, the United States answered the call to defend freedom abroad by joining the Republic of Korea in its fight against the communist regime in North Korea and eventually the People’s Republic of China. After 3 years of violent combat across the Korean peninsula, an armistice was signed by representatives of the United States as head of the United Nations Command, the People’s Republic of China, and North Korea. For nearly 70 years, the ensuing peace and the abiding relationship between the Korean and American people has been the foundation for the thriving democracy and incredible economic progress of the Republic of Korea. Today, our County honors those selfless American service members whose courage and sacrifice helped forge the armistice, the enduring Alliance between our two nations, and a lasting legacy of freedom in the Republic of Korea.

During the Korean War, nearly 1.8 million Americans answered the call to serve and defend the freedoms and universal values that the people of South Korea enjoy today. They faced enormous challenges, often outnumbered by the enemy, facing extreme heat and cold while fighting in the mountains and valleys and in the rice paddies and rocky terrain of the Korean Peninsula. More than 36,000 of those American service members were killed in action and more than 7,800 Americans are still missing. Therefore, the establishment of “Korean War Veterans Armistice Day” in Shasta County would be an appropriate way to honor the brave Service Members of Shasta County who served during the Korean War.

This year's proclamation is presented to the Korean War Veterans Association, Northern California #1.