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This Day in History: Damon Gause's "Great Escape" (pt. 2)
On this day in 1942, an American pilot continues his “great escape.” Damon “Rocky” Gause would make a 3,200-mile trip across ocean waters...
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5 hours ago3 min read
This Day in History: Damon Gause's "Great Escape"
On this day in 1915, a future World War II pilot is born. Damon “Rocky” Gause is perhaps best known for his “great escape” from the...
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1 day ago3 min read
This Day in History: One B-17 vs. 22 Japanese fighters
On this day in 1943, a B-17 crew fends off nearly two dozen Japanese fighter planes. Captain Jay Zeamer and Second Lieutenant Joseph...
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1 day ago3 min read
This Day in History: The Most Decorated Soldier?
On this day in 1944, a soldier engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Usually, Medals are awarded for bravery...
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4 days ago3 min read
This Day in History: Rosemary Hogan Luciano, Angel of Bataan
On this day in 1964, Col. Rosemary Hogan Luciano passes away. The former Army nurse had been one of World War II’s “Angels of Bataan.”...
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5 days ago3 min read
This Day in History: Rags, Canine War hero
On or around this day in 1916, a mixed-breed terrier is born. The little dog would go on to become an American war hero—and the U.S. 1st...
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Jun 113 min read
This Day in History: The Continental Army
On or around this day in 1775, John Adams gives a speech before the Continental Congress, urging delegates to create a new, unified...
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Jun 103 min read
This Day in History: Bernard Ray's Sacrifice
On this day in 1921, a hero is born. Bernard “Bernie” Ray would go on to become a soldier and a World War II hero. His actions during the...
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Jun 93 min read
This Day in History: D-Day
On this day in 1944, Allied troops land on the beaches of Normandy, France. Today is the anniversary of D-Day! That effort was massive....
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Jun 63 min read
This Day in History: Senator Robert F. Kennedy is shot
On this day in 1968, Senator Robert F. Kennedy is shot by an assassin. His death would strike the nation hard: Bobby’s older brother,...
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Jun 53 min read
This Day in History: The tragedy of USS Frank E. Evans
On this day in 1969, USS Frank E. Evans accidentally collides with the Australian carrier HMAS Melbourne , tragically bringing her...
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Jun 33 min read
This Day in History: Garlin M. Conner vs. 600 Germans
On this day in 1919, a hero is born. Garlin M. Conner would go on to receive the Medal of Honor, albeit not until almost two decades...
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Jun 23 min read
This Day in History: The origins of Memorial Day, shrouded in mystery
On this day in 1971, Memorial Day is observed on a new date. If you don’t know much about the history of this weekend’s holiday, then you...
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May 313 min read
This Day in History: The first American flying ace
On this day in 1918, Lt. Douglas Campbell becomes the first all-American flying ace. Despite this feat and despite his service with...
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May 313 min read
This Day in History: "America's Ace of Aces"
On this day in 1918, Eddie Rickenbacker shoots down his sixth enemy plane, a mere two days after he’d become a flying ace. This legendary...
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May 303 min read
This Day in History: Cher Ami, heroic WWI pigeon
On this day in 1918, Americans launch an attack at Cantigny, France. That World War I conflict is notable, in part, because it marked an...
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May 283 min read
This Day in History: George Washington starts a war. Sort of.
On this day in 1754, a young George Washington receives a message as he leads a Virginian regiment in an area near modern-day Pittsburgh....
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May 273 min read
This Day in History: Richard Pittman's bravery in Vietnam
On this day in 1945, a hero is born. Richard Pittman would go on to become a United States Marine and a recipient of the Medal of Honor....
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May 263 min read
This Day in History: Arlington National Cemetery
On this day in 1861, the U.S. Army occupies General Robert E. Lee’s property at Arlington. The move would ultimately lead to the creation...
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May 243 min read
This Day in History: Van T. Barfoot versus three German tanks
On this day in 1944, a soldier engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Colonel Van T. Barfoot has been called “[o]ne...
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May 233 min read
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