Cohosting Korean War Documentary Screening
I joined Representatives Young Kim (R-CA), Don Bacon (R-NE), and Pat Harrigan (R-NC) in co-hosting a special screening of Legacy of the Battlefield, a documentary honoring the service and sacrifice of those who fought in the Korean War. This event was especially meaningful to me because the story of Korea is also part of my family’s story. My maternal grandfather was Korean and came to the Northern Marianas during the Japanese Administration. He survived World War II, built a new life in the Marianas, and our family’s journey eventually led me to serve in the United States Congress. Standing before the audience, I was reminded that history is more than battles and treaties. It is the story of ordinary people whose lives are forever changed by extraordinary events. It is important that we remember the sacrifices of the American, Korean, and United Nations service members who defended freedom, while also honoring the families whose resilience shaped generations to come. We are grateful to Congresswoman Young Kim and our fellow cohosts for bringing the important story of the Korean War to Capitol Hill. Click here to view the documentary trailer.