On June 25, 1950, Korea erupted in the first major conflict of the Cold War. A bitter struggle turned into a long stalemate that ended with no decisive victory and a more firmly divided peninsula. Fears the conflict could escalate to a nuclear war and Truman's recalling of General MacArthur added to the controversy. We'll discuss the conflict, its legacy, and why this is called the forgotten war.

**Suggested reading:**
**[Korean War In-Depth: From Beginning to Armistice](https://www.historyonthenet.com/korean-war)**
**[Never Truly Forgotten: The Lethal Legacy of the Korean War](https://warontherocks.com/2020/06/never-truly-forgotten-the-lethal-legacy-of-the-korean-war/)**

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