This Day in History: Yank, the Army Weekly
At about this time in 1942, the first edition of Yank, the Army Weekly, is published. It would bear a cover date of June 17, 1942. Today,...
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- May 13
- 3 min
This Day in History: The Lafayette Escadrille
On this day in 1916, American pilots take to the skies at the Battle of Verdun. They’d volunteered to fight, even though the United...
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- Apr 25
- 3 min
This Day in History: Thornton’s Affair sparks the Mexican-American War
On this day in 1846, Mexican and American forces clash in a disputed area close to the Rio Grande. The so-called Thornton Affair would...
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- Apr 6
- 3 min
This Day in History: The last Army Day
On this day in 1949, Americans mark the last national observance of Army Day. Did you know that we used to celebrate Army Day on April 6...
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- Mar 16
- 3 min
This Day in History: The United States Military Academy at West Point is founded
On this day in 1802, the United States Military Academy at West Point is founded. The academy has trained some of America’s greatest...
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- Feb 12
- 3 min
This Day in History: Olivia J. Hooker, Coast Guard heroine
On this day in 1915, an American heroine is born. Olivia J. Hooker would become the first black woman to serve in the United States Coast...
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- Jan 28
- 3 min
This Day in History: Birth of the United States Coast Guard
On this day in 1915, two agencies are consolidated into a new United States Coast Guard. Wait. If the Coast Guard began as late as...
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- Jan 8
- 3 min
This Day in History: Elvis Presley & the U.S. Army
On this day in 1935, Elvis Presley is born. Much has been said and written about the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, of course, but do you know...
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- Dec 24, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: The Eggnog Riot
On this Christmas Eve in 1826, military cadets at West Point riot. This nearly forgotten, alcohol-fueled uprising has come to be known as...
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- Dec 12, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: George Washington’s final wish
On this day in 1799, George Washington writes one of the last letters that he would ever write. He couldn’t then know it, but he was mere...
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- Dec 1, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: Brigadier General Roscoe Cartwright
On this day in 1974, Brigadier General Roscoe “Rock” Cartwright is killed in a plane crash. The tragedy came just as Cartwright was...
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- Nov 11, 2021
- 2 min
This Day in History: The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
On this day in 1921, an unidentified soldier from World War I was interred in a Tomb—the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. President Warren...
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- Nov 10, 2021
- 2 min
This Day in History: United States Marine Corps Birthday
Happy birthday to the United States Marine Corps! On this day in 1775, the Continental Congress passed a resolution requiring that “two...
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- Oct 22, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: Hostages rescued in Iraq
On this day in 2015, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Thomas Patrick Payne’s heroism came as he served...
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- Sep 26, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: Old Abe, the original “Screaming Eagle”
On this day in 1864, an eagle by the name of “Old Abe” is given to the people of Wisconsin. He would later become the inspiration for the...
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- May 7, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: Michael P. Murphy’s heroism in Afghanistan
On this day in 1976, a future Medal of Honor recipient is born. U.S. Navy SEAL Lt. Michael P. Murphy would become the first sailor to...
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- Apr 5, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: Michael Monsoor's Medal of Honor
On this day in 1981, a hero is born. Michael Monsoor would go on to serve as a Navy SEAL during the War on Terrorism. He would receive a...
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- Jan 1, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: Rear Admiral "Amazing Grace" Hopper
On this day in 1992, Rear Admiral Grace Hopper passes away in her sleep. The feisty Navy officer has been called “Amazing Grace” because...
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- Nov 28, 2020
- 3 min
This Day in History: Samuel Nicholas, first Commandant of the Marines
On this day in 1775, a Philadelphia tavern owner is commissioned as commanding officer of the newly formed Marines. Samuel Nicholas...
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- Jun 12, 2020
- 3 min
This Day in History: Benjamin Davis, Sr., the first black man to become an Army general
At about this time in 1877, a hero is born. Or perhaps Benjamin O. Davis was actually born in May 1880? Davis potentially lied about his...