On SEPT 13, 2025 we will be partnering with The MacArthur Memorial to present a FREE symposium about the Incheon landings and the legacy of the Korean War. The event will include presentations on the planning and execution of Operation Chromite and a panel discussion with three former UNC commanders. A reception will follow. Join us!
Date and time
Location
The MacArthur Memorial
Agenda
2:45 PM Welcome Remarks
3:00 PM The 5,000 to 1 Gamble: MacArthur and the Planning of Operation Chromite
3:45 PM Strategic Aspects of the Korean War
4:00 PM Short Break
4:30 PM UNC Commanders Forum
6:00 PM Closing Remarks and Reception
About this event
Risking It All: The Incheon Landings at 75 and the Legacy of the Korean War
Seventy-five years ago, General Douglas MacArthur, the first United Nations Command (UNC) commander, defied the odds with one of history’s boldest amphibious assaults: the Incheon Landing. Facing skepticism from planners and in his own words, daunting “5,000-to-1” odds, MacArthur’s daring gamble turned the tide of the Korean War. Always a proponent of bold action, MacArthur accepted the risks at Incheon and later noted that the people of the Republic of Korea were also “risking it all” to preserve their sovereignty and democracy.
To commemorate this pivotal moment, the MacArthur Memorial and the Korea Defense Veterans Association have partnered to present a dynamic two-part event that will examine the history of the Incheon operation and feature a moderated discussion with three former UNC commanders, to explore its Incheon’s enduring legacy and the vital role of the United Nations Command today.
