taraMar 173 minThis Day in History: Sergeant Stubby, stray dog turned war heroOn this day in 1926, Sergeant Stubby passes away. Stubby wasn’t just any sergeant—he was a dog! He served with the 102nd Infantry, 26th Yankee Division durin...
taraSep 26, 20193 minThis 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 Screaming Eagle on ...
taraMay 14, 20193 minThis Day in History: Staff Sergeant Reckless, the horse who was a U.S. MarineOn this day in 1968, Staff Sergeant Reckless passes away. This particular United States Marine was a horse. Yes, you read that right. The horse was so valuab...
taraNov 11, 20183 minThis Day in History: Smoky, the “Yorkie Doodle Dandy” of World War IIOn this day in 2005, a memorial is dedicated for Smoky, the “Yorkie Doodle Dandy” of World War II. Smoky was a little Yorkshire Terrier who served alongside ...
taraJun 28, 20183 minThis Day in History: Rags, the dog who was a World War I heroOn or around this day in 1916, a mixed-breed terrier is born. The little dog would go on to become an American war hero—and the U.S. 1st Infantry Division’s ...
