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Insurance-Meaning Of 'War" In Insurance Policies, Richard W. Young S.Ed.
Insurance-Meaning Of 'War" In Insurance Policies, Richard W. Young S.Ed.
Michigan Law Review
In June 1950, United States military forces in Korea embarked upon an engagement that has been variously described as "war," "police action," "hostilities," and "defense against aggression." No declaration of war was made by Congress nor was a state of war proclaimed by the Chief Executive or our Communist adversaries. This unprecedented commitment of military forces in response to the recommendation of an international organization was consummated by unilateral Presidential action, with Congress only impliedly ratifying the step taken by enacting laws appropriating additional funds for the support of the armed forces in Korea. The ill-defined character of the conflict …