Fourth, the period of political violence, skirmishes, and guerilla warfare that followed soon after the establishment of the ROK, and peaked during the winter of 1949-50. ... But American foreign policy suffered a major setback in April 1945 when President Theodore Roosevelt died and President Harry S. ... The occupying American forces suppressed opponents to this regime, which often resulted in bloodshed. ... Kim Il Sung came into power during this period, utilizing the influence that he obtained while he was a general during the anti-colonial guerilla warfare during the Japanese occupat...

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