The American Legion [Volume 149, No. 3 (September 2000)]

Why Korea Was Forgotten: How the Korean War fell into relative obscurity among Americans at home by Jack Sauter -- Korea: The war changed the world and transformed those who fought it by James Brady -- As It Happened: The American Legion Magazine covers the war in Korea by Alan W. Dowd -- Lessons From Korea: Korean "police action" casts long shadow by Donald Johnston -- Searching For Dad: Daughter of a downed pilot leads fight on behalf of Korean War MIAs By Alan W. Dowd -- "You Was Dead": Rodolfo Hernandez earned the Medal of Honor during a ferocious battle by Dan Allsup -- A True Fighter Pilot: Korean War hero died knocking out enemy guns by Alan W. Dowd -- No Easy Life: Nurse put her life on the line to save the wounded by Steve Brown -- Pushing A Friend To Freedom: Sabre ace displayed true grit by Dan Allsup -- Faith Helped POW "Pastor" Survive: From the darkness, one soldier's faith served as a candle by Layne Cameron -- Smokes And Smiles In No-Man's Land: U.S. GI, Chinese soldier chose unusual spot for cigarette break by Alan w. Dowd -- "Deserter" Served In Two Militaries: Mistake almost cost Korean veteran his life, after the war by Alan W. Dowd -- A Test Of Courage: Imprisonment, brainwashing and hard labor did not break POW's spirit By Kevin J. Dwyer -- Knowing Pain Like The Back Of His Hand: Frostbite paled to the fate of soldier's buddies by Layne Cameron -- The Late Escape: Soldier formed up with enemy ranks in the dark to escape by Layne Cameron -- From Red Cross To Silver Star: Medic used medicine, machine gun to save wounded soldier by Layne Cameron -- A Close Call: 2nd Infantry Division fought to defend hill by Alan W. Dowd -- Wingman: Aviator flew alongside some of America's greatest flying aces by Dan Allsup -- Offering Hope: Coast Guard pilot led daring sea rescue by Alan W. Dowd -- Paper Propaganda: Soldiers scoffed at safe conduct passes by Layne Cameron -- Parr For The Cross: Double ace was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross and the Air Force Cross by Dan Allsup -- Commander's Message: A victory tor Freedom in Korea: Al Lance reflects on the sacrifices of the war, but warns our victory could evaporate -- Dear American Legion Magazine: Readers share their wartime experiences -- Parting Shots -- Cover: DoD photos depict images from the Korean War Digital illustration by Holly K. Soria