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 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...
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- Sep 6, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: Charlie Rogers's heroism
On this day in 1929, a hero is born. Charles Calvin “Charlie” Rogers would go on to earn the Medal of Honor for his bravery in Vietnam....
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- Sep 4, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: Father Vincent Capodanno’s Medal of Honor
On this day in 1967, a Navy chaplain makes the ultimate sacrifice as he ministers to his Marines during the Vietnam War. Father Vincent...
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- Aug 16, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: Major Bernard Fisher saves a fellow pilot
On this day in 2014, a hero passes away. Bernard Fisher is best known for his heroism during the Vietnam War. He’d put his life on the...
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- Aug 8, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: Joe Ronnie Hooper, most decorated soldier in Vietnam
On this day in 1938, a future Medal of Honor recipient is born. Joe Ronnie Hooper would serve in both the Army and the Navy, and he would...
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- Aug 2, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: Staff Sgt. Jon R. Cavaiani’s bravery in Vietnam
On this day in 1943, a hero is born. Jon R. Cavaiani would earn the Medal of Honor for his bravery in Vietnam. The staff sergeant had...
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- Jul 29, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: The terrible fire aboard USS Forrestal
On this day in 1967, a rocket accidentally discharges aboard the flight deck of USS Forrestal. It smashes into a fighter jet piloted by...
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- Jul 8, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: William “Pits” Pitsenbarger, Medal of Honor recipient
On this day in 1944, a hero is born. William “Pits” Pitsenbarger once tried to quit high school to join the Army! Instead, he finished...
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- May 17, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: Jim Kinsman's Medal of Honor
On this day in 1969, a hero receives the Medal of Honor from President Richard Nixon. Thomas James “Jim” Kinsman was among the few to...
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- May 10, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: Leslie Sabo, Medal of Honor recipient
On this day in 1970, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Specialist Four Leslie H. Sabo Jr. was the son...
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- Apr 3, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: Gerald Ford approves “Operation Babylift”
On this day in 1975, Gerald Ford approves “Operation Babylift.” Speed was of the essence! Rescue workers had been tasked with evacuating...
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- Mar 20, 2021
- 2 min
This Day in History: José Jiménez's Medal of Honor
On this day in 1946, a future Medal of Honor recipient is born in Mexico City. José “JoJo” Jiménez would move to the United States when...
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- Mar 14, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: Clyde E. Lassen rescues two downed aviators
On this day in 1942, a future Medal of Honor recipient is born in Florida. Clyde E. Lassen would go on to serve in the Vietnam War, and...
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