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This Day in History: Rags, Canine War hero
On 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...
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Jun 113 min read
This Day in History: The first American flying ace
On this day in 1918, Lt. Douglas Campbell becomes the first all-American flying ace. Despite this feat and despite his service with...
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May 313 min read
This Day in History: Cher Ami, heroic WWI pigeon
On this day in 1918, Americans launch an attack at Cantigny, France. That World War I conflict is notable, in part, because it marked an...
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May 283 min read
This Day in History: WWI Hero John Joseph Kelly
At about this time in 1919, a hero receives the Medal of Honor. Actually, he didn’t earn just one Medal, he earned two for the same...
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Mar 173 min read
This Day in History: First American Aerial Victory
On this day in 1918, a member of the United States military, wearing an American uniform and acting under American colors, scores an...
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Feb 54 min read
This Day in History: The Last WWI Veteran
On this day in 1901, Frank Woodruff Buckles is born. He became best known for his longevity: He was the last living American veteran of...
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Feb 1, 20244 min read
This Day in History: Lenah Higbee, WWI Nurse
On this day in 1941, a heroine passes away. Lenah Higbee is best known as the first woman to receive the Navy Cross; it was awarded for...
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Jan 10, 20244 min read
This Day in History: Patrick J. Regan's bravery in World War I
On this day in 1943, a hero passes away. Patrick J. Regan received a Medal of Honor for his bravery in World War I, yet his name has been...
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Oct 30, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Thomas Neibaur's bravery in WWI
On this day in 1918, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Thomas Neibaur was the first Latter Day Saint to...
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Oct 16, 20234 min read
This Day in History: USMC's Bulldog Mascots
On this day in 1927, the United States Marine Corps adopts a mascot: the English bulldog. Did you ever wonder why Marines are sometimes...
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Jun 27, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Helen McClelland, WWI Heroine
On this day in 1919, a heroine leaves the Army Nurse Corps and returns to private life. Helen Grace McClelland was one of just three...
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May 25, 20233 min read
This Day in History: Private Henry Johnson’s bravery in World War I
During this week in 1919, a parade welcomes the New York National Guard home from World War I. Among the American heroes recognized that...
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Feb 17, 20233 min read
This Day in History: USS Jacob Jones torpedoed
On this day in 1917, the destroyer USS Jacob Jones is torpedoed as she travels near the Isles of Scilly. Jacob Jones would be the first...
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Dec 6, 20223 min read
This Day in History: The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
On this day in 1921, an unidentified soldier from World War I was interred in a Tomb—the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. President Warren...
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Nov 11, 20222 min read
This Day in History: Double Medal of Honor
On this day in 1918, two heroes engage in an action that would earn each the Medal of Honor. Pfc. Jesse Funk and Pfc. Charles Barger were...
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Oct 31, 20224 min read
This Day in History: William "Wild Bill" Donovan
On this day in 1918, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. William “Wild Bill” Donovan had already earned...
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Oct 14, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Opha May Johnson, the first female Marine
On this day in 1955, Opha May Johnson passes away. She is best known as the first woman to enroll in the United State Marine Corps. The...
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Aug 11, 20223 min read
This Day in History: World War I Hero Louis Cukela
On this day in 1918, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Then-Gunnery Sergeant Louis Cukela was a Marine...
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Jul 18, 20223 min read
This Day in History: The Lafayette Escadrille
On this day in 1916, American pilots take to the skies at the Battle of Verdun. They’d volunteered to fight, even though the United...
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May 13, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Tiny Broadwick, aviation pioneer
On this day in 1893, a future aviation heroine is born. Georgia “Tiny” Broadwick has been called the “First Lady of Parachuting.” Tiny...
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Apr 8, 20223 min read
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