This Day in History: Johnny Lee Canley's Medal of Honor
On this day in 1968, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Nevertheless, Johnny Lee Canley didn’t receive...
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- Jan 9
- 3 min
This Day in History: Danny Petersen's sacrifice in Vietnam
On this day in 1970, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Specialist Fourth Class Danny J. Petersen was...
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- Dec 5, 2022
- 3 min
This Day in History: Donald Ballard's Heroism in Vietnam
On this day in 1945, a hero is born. Donald “Doc” Ballard would enlist in the Navy just after his 20th birthday. By then, he was already...
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- Nov 14, 2022
- 2 min
This Day in History: Captain Ed Freeman's Vietnam helicopter rescue
On this day in 1965, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. At 6 feet, 4 inches, Ed Freeman was initially...
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- Nov 7, 2022
- 3 min
This Day in History: Pascal Poolaw, “warrior in uniform.”
On this day in 1967, a hero engages in an action that would earn him a nomination for the Medal of Honor. Pascal Poolaw never received...
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- Oct 31, 2022
- 3 min
This Day in History: One Medal of Honor recipient saves another
On this day in 1972, a Navy SEAL saves his senior officer from almost certain death. He would later receive the Medal of Honor for his...
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- Oct 18, 2022
- 3 min
This Day in History: Barbara Dulinsky, USMC
On this day in 1928, a heroine is born. Barbara Dulinsky would go on to become a United States Marine—and the first female Marine to...
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- Sep 29, 2022
- 3 min
This Day in History: “I’m not Superman. I was just a guy doing his job.”
On this day in 1947, a hero is born. Gary Wetzel would join the United States Army soon after his 18th birthday. Was he an unlikely hero?...
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- Sep 19, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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 1, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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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