... Armistice negotiations proceeded, South Korea became more agitated. They did not agree with the U.S. over the terms of the agreement. Non-repatriates would remain on South Korean soil during the period of explaining and Rhee opposed the selection of India as the chief custodial nation. South Korea feared the U.S. would abandon them after the agreement. Rhee said that a truce between UN and Communists "meant death" ... speech delivered on July 4, 1953 in Seoul, Rhee asks the United States to remember our Independence Day. The American ideals that were instilled that day inspired many rev...

• Word Count: 3857
• Approx Pages: 15
• Grade Level: High School

... Armistice negotiations proceeded, South Korea became more agitated. They did not agree with the U.S. over the terms of the agreement. Non-repatriates would remain on South Korean soil during the period of explaining and Rhee opposed the selection of India as the chief custodial nation. South Korea feared the U.S. would abandon them after the agreement. Rhee said that a truce between UN and Communists "meant death" ... speech delivered on July 4, 1953 in Seoul, Rhee asks the United States to remember our Independence Day. The American ideals that were instilled that day inspired many rev...

• Word Count: 4129
• Approx Pages: 17
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School