Oral+History

__Story of Matthews Grandpas Experience in the Korean War __  What were you doing in Korea? Military policemen, acting as a peacekeeper  How long were you in Korea? 18 months, 1956-58  What was your life like before being sent to Korea? Just graduated from high school, Received basic training in Atlanta  Were you aware of what was happening in the country at the time? Describe what you knew about Korea around this time? Yes, knew everything that was going on in Korea in this time  What were your feelings about the Korean War at the time? Feels that the United States did everything right and are doing the right thing  What information did you have before entering Korea? Just that I was going to be on a peacekeeping mission for a reserved amount of time  What were your feelings towards Korea? Did this change during the time you spent there? Thought that South Korea was very stable and very peaceful or normal  What were the reactions of Koreans as a whole in your perspective? They thought that the US was protecting them from communism and were very thankful  How did Korea have an effect on your life? What things changed in your life because of you getting sent to Korea? I will always know how dangerous the world can be. I also realized how thankful I am to be in my position right now.