On June 25, 1950, North Korea invaded South Korea.

The United Nations passed a resolution against North Korea.

Truman named General MacArthur to lead the UN forces.

United Nations forces invaded Inchon.

UN forces crossed the 38° Parallel and recaptured South Korea.

China entered the war.

President Truman relieved MacArthur of his command.

A two-year stalemate ensued between the North Korean and UN forces.

An armistice was reached between the two sides on July 27, 1953.

The 38° Parallel became the permanent division between N. and S. Korea.