The Korean War | Retro Report

PBS Learning Media
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PBS Learning Media
Resource Type
Classroom Material
Keywords
Retro Report Korean War Cold War containment domino theory foreign policy Truman Doctrine United Nations anti-communism China Soviet Union U.S. Congress U.S. Marine Corps North Korea South Korea Harry S. Truman Declaration of War presidential war powers 38th parallel police action United States U.S. history us history history American history social studies ushist22 United States U.S. history us history history American history social studies
Subjects
History-Social Science
Grade Levels
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
Audience
Classroom Teacher / Educator
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The Korean War | Retro Report

This six-minute video provides students with an introduction to the Korean War, including its context within the Cold War, and the hardships faced by American soldiers on the battlefield. Focusing on President Truman’s decision not to seek a formal Declaration of War from Congress, the video also sets up a discussion about the evolution and expansion of presidential war powers.
Publisher
PBS Learning Media

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