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The Korean War is sometimes called the Forgotten War. It lasted three years, from 1950-53, and almost 5 million people died, including 40,000 Americans. Another 100,000 Americans were wounded. The 1970s television show MASH, based on a Richard Hooker novel, popularized the severe conditions of the war by depicting the daily lives of a medical unit led by doctors Hawkeye, Trapper John, and others.
My father served in the Korean War. Like most 
soldiers so far away, he lived for mail and packages from family. In my mind’s eye I can see him hunkered down reading a letter from home, while inhaling the aroma of lovingly baked ginger cookies. To celebrate the fortitude and bravery of those who serve and protect us–past, present, and future–and with particular commemoration for those who served in the Forgotten War, please enjoy this popular cookie recipe from the era.
GINGER COOKIES
Mix the following ingredients: 2/3 cup vegetable oil, 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup molasses, 1 egg, 2 cups sifted flour, 1/2 tsp salt, 2 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp ground ginger. Scoop up dough with a teaspoon and roll into 1-inch balls. Dip in sugar and place on baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
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Oh, thank you for the recipe Flossie! What a fabulous idea!
Thank you so much for supporting our troops. This is such a great cause – helping those who have helped us!
Happy Holidays- thank you for sharing your Dad’s pic and memories
What a wonderful thing you are doing. Here’s another comment to help you on your way. 🙂
An awesome thing to be doing.
Hi, Flossie, I love your idea of sharing a recipe. Thanks so much!
What a great charity to choose! Merry Christmas to all our military personnel and their families!
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I could picture your dad as well reading a letter. I imagine a letter from home was the best gift while serving overseas!
Love the recipe and story about your dad, Flossie. A very heartfelt and generous post. Thank you so much for participating. I love ginger cookies and will be capturing your recipe and trying it out this holiday season. Thanks so much!
Thanks for the recipe, and for participating in this fun event for a worthy cause!
I love recipes. Thanks for posting that.
Awesome job, ladies…I’m so proud to be a part of SCP…although I didn’t get to be a part of this project, my heart is with each and every soldier…Good luck…Tabs
What a great photograph and I will try that recipe!
Merry Christmas <3
Great post, Flossie! Thanks for sharing the recipe. I love trying new things. Happy Holidays!
Thank you for sharing that recipe, Flossie!
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Thank you for supporting such a worthy cause and good luck in meeting your goal 🙂 Happy Holidays to you and yours <3
My dad briefly served in the Korean war then was in Vietnam for a year and half , I was 6 months old when he left and when he came back I was 2. I am so proud of him
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Thanks or the recipe, I’ll see if one of my sisters wants to make them for me 😉 I’m not a baker or cook at all! My sister makes some awesome Mexican Wedding cookies, they just melt in your mouth. Thanks for being part of such a great cause, thanks for all our service members!
What a touching story. Thanks for sharing and supporting our troops.
Very handsome father. Happy holidays to you.
Such a great cause, Flossie! 🙂
The Wounded Warrior Project is one of my favorite charities. I am so happy to see all this support for our military heroes. Thanks everyone. Merry Christmas
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Thanks for a great post. Happy Holidays!
Your getting close to your goal & I’m happy to have had a hand in bringing our Wounded Warriors some much needed help. Too many of our military are not recognized for their sacrifices.
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I lost a great-uncle in Korea. I never knew him, but my grandmother kept a picture of him beside her bed.
Mmmmm Ginger cookies.
What a great cause this is and God bless our troops and their families
Great article! I, too, come from a military family, not from my parents, but by personal choice. My husband is a Desert Storm vet and retired Air Force MSgt. Thank you for being a part of this worthy effort.
Lovely, generous thing to do, Flossie! My uncle was a Korean War vet and I think he never received the appropriate recognition for his service. Thanks!
This hop is so sweet!! I love that your doing this! Ya all are amazing! Best wishes and many blessings to all of you!! 🙂
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I remember those cookies as I was growing up. Those with a cup of hot tea give you the feeling that all is right in the world. Those soldiers in Wounded Warriors need that kind of comfort that everything will be okay.
Thanks for being part of the blog hop! My dad was in Korea but never talked about his time over there. Shortly before he passed away he talked about his trip home.
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Those cookies sound delicious! Maybe I’ll whip up a batch for my heroes!
Thank you for sharing the recipe and the memory behind it. Very nice post. Merry Christmas!