Franklin Mint – History of the US – US Enters Korean War – 1950 – 45mm – Proof Bronze Medal – Jan 25 – Alger hiss receives 5-year sentence for perjury in connection with spying – Feb – Senator McCarthy begins fight against Communism in government – May – Kefauver Committee holds hearings on organized crime – June 27 – U.S. forces are sent to repel invasion of South Korea.