USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: The United States became involved in the Korean War to stop the spread of communism in 1950. The U.S. developed the containment approach to Communism under Harry Truman’s presidency, known as the Truman Doctrine.

Detailed explanation-2: -The United States came to the aid of South Korea at the head of a United Nations force composed of more than a dozen countries. Communist China joined North Korea in the war in November 1950, unleashing a massive Chinese ground attack against American forces.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Korean War was a proxy war for the Cold War. The West-the United Kingdom and the U.S., supported by the United Nations-supported South Korea, while communist China and the Soviet Union supported North Korea.

Detailed explanation-4: -The war began on 25 June 1950 when North Korea invaded South Korea following clashes along the border and rebellions in South Korea. North Korea was supported by China and the Soviet Union while South Korea was supported by the United States and allied countries. The fighting ended with an armistice on 27 July 1953.

Detailed explanation-5: -The United States promised to defend Korea against communist aggression according to the terms of the Truman Doctrine. The United States supported a process of free elections to set up a government in South Korea. The U.S. military had a continuing responsibility to protect Korea against threatened Japanese aggression.