This Day in History: Delbert Jennings's bravery in Vietnam
On this day in 1968, a hero receives the Medal of Honor. Delbert O. Jennings had rescued 8 men from behind enemy lines in Vietnam—to say...
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- Sep 15
- 2 min
This Day in History: Brian Buker saves his men in Vietnam
On this day in 2010, a family donates a Medal of Honor to a high school in Maine. Sergeant Brian Buker’s alma mater, Lawrence High...
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- Aug 21
- 3 min
This Day in History: Medal of Honor recipient Chuck Hagemeister
On this day in 1946, a future Medal of Honor recipient is born. Charles “Chuck” Hagemeister was a Nebraska native who perhaps hadn’t...
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- Jul 11
- 3 min
This Day in History: Gordon Roberts's bravery in Vietnam
On this day in 1969, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Gordon Roberts was then serving in the 101st...
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- May 30
- 3 min
This Day in History: Robert Foley's Medal of Honor
On this day in 1941, a hero is born. Robert F. Foley originally thought he’d be a basketball star. After all, he had 15 offers to play...
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- May 2
- 3 min
This Day in History: Roy P. Benavidez’s Medal of Honor
On this day in 1968, a member of the United States Army Special Forces engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor....
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- Apr 25
- 3 min
This Day in History: Ken Stumpf's Medal of Honor
On this day in 1967, a soldier engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Ken Stumpf didn’t want to be drafted into the...
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- Apr 10
- 3 min
This Day in History: Thomas R. Norris brings two downed airmen home
On this day in 1972, a Navy SEAL begins a multi-day rescue that would ultimately earn him the Medal of Honor. Two U.S. Air Force airmen...
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- Mar 14
- 3 min
This Day in History: Joe M. Jackson & his Medal of Honor in Vietnam
On this day in 1923, a future Medal of Honor recipient is born in Georgia. Air Force Lt. Colonel Joe M. Jackson wasn’t supposed to be...
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- Mar 7
- 3 min
This Day in History: Clarence Sasser's Medal of Honor
On this day in 1969, a hero receives the Medal of Honor. Clarence Sasser didn’t expect to be a military hero. To the contrary, he was in...
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- Feb 8
- 3 min
This Day in History: Alfred Rascon's Medal of Honor
On this day in 2000, a hero receives his Medal of Honor in a White House ceremony. Alfred Rascon was originally nominated for the Medal...
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- Feb 6
- 3 min
This Day in History: A Vietnam reunion
On this day in 2011, two American pilots find each other. Decades earlier, Wayne Hague had saved Ron Catton from certain capture—maybe...
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- Dec 13, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: Rodney Yano's sacrifice in Vietnam
On this day in 1943, a hero is born. Rodney J.T. Yano was a young Hawaiian who enlisted in the Army while he was still in high school....
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- Dec 2, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: Vice Admiral William P. Lawrence
On this day in 2005, retired Navy Vice Admiral William “Bill” Lawrence passes away. Decades earlier, Lawrence had been a prisoner of war...
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- Nov 26, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: Platoon Sergeant Matthew Leonard saves his men
On this day in 1929, a hero is born in Eutaw, Alabama. Matthew Leonard grew up in the midst of the segregated South—but he rose above it....
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- Nov 18, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: Sammy L. Davis's heroism
On this day in 1967, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Sammy L. Davis has been called the “real Forrest...
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- Nov 13, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is dedicated
On this day in 1982, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is dedicated. When the Memorial’s long, black walls were first proposed, they sparked...
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- Oct 17, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: Johnny Lee Canley's Medal of Honor
On this day in 2018, a hero receives the Medal of Honor. Sgt. Major Johnny Lee Canley’s Medal had been a long time coming. His heroism...
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- Oct 3, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: The tragedy of USS Frank E. Evans
On this day in 1944, USS Frank E. Evans is launched. The destroyer’s service would tragically came to an end during the Vietnam War when...
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- Sep 14, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: Gary M. Rose & His Medal of Honor
On this day in 1970, a Special Forces Medic concludes a four-day mission. Then-Sergeant Gary Michael “Mike” Rose had saved the lives of...