"Korean War: Biographies" includes approximately 25 biographical entries on major figures from the period, including President Truman, congressman Lloyd Bentsen, Jr., Syngman Rhee, Kim II Sung, General Douglas MacArthur and Secretary of Defense George C. Marshall. Also included are maps, a detailed chronology, sidebars featuring related information, a glossary of "Words to Know, " research and activity ideas and a list of further readings.