Bill > HRes912

This resolution recognizes the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir, a critical engagement during the Korean War from November 27 to December 13, 1950. The resolution honors the United Nations forces, primarily U.S. Marines and Army units, who were surrounded by approximately 150,000 Chinese troops in extremely harsh conditions with temperatures as low as 25 degrees below zero. It highlights the remarkable actions of units like the 1st Marine Division, which fought its way through Chinese roadblocks, and Fox Company, which held the strategic Toktong Pass for six days, enabling the withdrawal of other troops. The battle was characterized by extraordinary valor, with soldiers and Marines enduring severe casualties, including over 10,500 battle casualties and 7,310 non-battle casualties primarily from cold injuries. By December 24, 1950, United Nations forces successfully evacuated Hungnam, extracting over 105,000 troops, 17,500 vehicles, and nearly 100,000 Korean civilians. The battle was so significant that it resulted in 13 Medals of Honor and 78 Service Crosses, making it the second most decorated battle in U.S. history. The resolution aims to honor the courage and sacrifice of the troops, commemorate their achievements, and encourage Americans to observe December 1, 2025, as "Chosin Few Day" to remember this remarkable military campaign.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/912/all-info