On the recordJune 29, 1979
Thirty years ago, on this remote peninsula, 50,000 young Americans gave their lives for principles in which we still believe.
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presidency.ucsb.eduThirty years ago, on this remote peninsula, 50,000 young Americans gave their lives for principles in which we still believe.
Remarks at the Welcoming Ceremony at Camp Casey, Republic of Korea
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