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How did the United States respond to South Korea's initial request for support?

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The United States' response to South Korea's initial request for support during the Korean War was decisive and immediate. Here are the key actions taken by the U.S.:

  1. Military Support: President Harry S. Truman ordered U.S. air and naval forces to assist South Korea in repelling the North Korean invasion. This order was given on June 27, 1950, shortly after the North Korean forces crossed the 38th parallel.

    Truman's Statement

  2. United Nations Involvement: Truman attended a United Nations meeting and proposed a resolution urging all UN member nations to provide assistance to South Korea. The UN Security Council complied by condemning the invasion and requested military aid from member nations.

    Paratroopers in Korea

  3. Dispatch of Material and Troops: The United States quickly dispatched air and naval power to the Korean Peninsula, alongside shipments of emergency war material to support the South Korean military efforts.

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