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This Day in History: Medal of Honor recipients at the Battle of Anzio
On this day in 1944, Allied forces begin an effort that would ultimately bring the World War II Battle of Anzio to an end. That battle to...
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May 23, 20193 min read
This Day in History: Heroism at the Battle of the Coral Sea
On this day in 1942, the multi-day Battle of the Coral Sea is waged. Four United States Navy officers would receive the Medal of Honor...
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May 6, 20193 min read
This Day in History: Lance Corporal William Prom & his Medal of Honor
On this day in 1969, a United States Marine is ambushed—but goes down fighting! Lance Corporal William R. Prom would be posthumously...
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Feb 10, 20192 min read
This Day in History: Nathan Gordon & his “brilliant” air-sea rescue
On this day in 1916, a hero is born. Nathan Gordon is known to some as the longest-serving Lt. Governor in Arkansas history. Before that,...
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Sep 4, 20173 min read
This Day in History: The Medal of Honor & 24 Nearly Overlooked Heroes
On this day in 2014, twenty-four soldiers are belatedly awarded the Medal of Honor in a ceremony at the White House. A congressional...
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Mar 18, 20173 min read
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