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 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 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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- Mar 10, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: “Pardo’s Push” saves a pilot
On this day in 1967, a United States Air Force pilot risks his life to save his wingman. Captain John R. “Bob” Pardo would try an...
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- Feb 25, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: Leonard Keller & Raymond Wright earn Medals of Honor
On this day in 1947, a future Medal of Honor recipient is born. The action in which Leonard Keller was engaged was so intense that both...
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- Feb 12, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: “Operation Homecoming” & James B. Stockdale
On this day in 1973, nearly 150 American POWs are released by the North Vietnamese. In the weeks that followed, 591 American...
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- Jan 16, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: Four Vietnam Heroes receive the Medal of Honor
On this day in 1969, the Medal of Honor is awarded to four different men. Each had miraculously survived to receive his medal in person....
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- Jan 6, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: Franklin D. Miller saves his team in Vietnam
On this day in 1970, a United States Army Special Forces soldier leads a joint American-Vietnamese reconnaissance mission deep into...
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- Nov 26, 2020
- 3 min
This Day in History: James P. Fleming makes a daring rescue
On this day in 1968, an Air Force helicopter pilot makes a daring rescue. When James P. Fleming rescued an Army Special Forces unit that...
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- Oct 15, 2020
- 3 min
This Day in History: A former prisoner-of-war receives his Medal of Honor
On this day in 1973, the Medal of Honor is presented to Air Force pilot Leo K. Thorsness. His Medal had been delayed for years. It...
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