Sen. Chuck Grassley announced today that he will help make commemorative pins available to veterans who served in the Korean War.
This Sunday, June 25th, marked the official 50th anniversary of the war that took over 54,000 American lives and left more than 8,100 Americans missing in action.
Grassley said the commemorative pins are one way that the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs are paying tribute to veterans of what is known as "The Forgotten War." A commemorative committee has been assembled to honor Korean War veterans and their families with a host of events taking place through July 27, 2003.
Commemorative pins will be distributed through 2003 and Iowans who served in the Korean War are encouraged to contact Grassley with their names, addresses, and years of service.
Grassley Offices:
206 Federal Building
101 1st Street, S.E.
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
(319) 363-6832
721 Federal Building
210 Walnut Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 284-4890
210 Waterloo Building
531 Commercial Street
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 232-6657
103 Federal Building
320 6th Street
Sioux City, IA 51101
(712) 233-1860
307 Federal Building
8 South 6th Street
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 322-7103
116 Federal Building
131 East 4th Street
Davenport, IA 52801
(319) 322-4331
135 Hart Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
(202) 224-3744