The Pattern of American Society: Treatment of Korean War Brides in the United States Following the Korean War

Authors

Tatiana Moore, University of Nebraska at KearneyFollow

Abstract

While serving overseas in the early to mid-twentieth century, American servicemen often engaged in relationships with foreign women and wanted to bring these women back to the United States as wives. Following the Korean War, many of the more than 6,000 women who married American military men immigrated to the United States. Often referred to as GI War Brides, these women faced discrimination, tried to assimilate into American culture, and struggled to share their stories. Through the examination of government documents, personal stories, and cultural expectations, this paper argues that Korean War Brides’ experiences in America differed very little from the struggles experienced by other minority and immigrant groups in the United States.

Recommended Citation

Moore, Tatiana (2020) "The Pattern of American Society: Treatment of Korean War Brides in the United States Following the Korean War," Undergraduate Research Journal: Vol. 24, Article 7.
Available at: https://openspaces.unk.edu/undergraduate-research-journal/vol24/iss1/7