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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- Jan 10
- 4 min
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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- Oct 30, 2023
- 3 min
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 16, 2023
- 4 min
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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- Jun 27, 2023
- 3 min
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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- May 25, 2023
- 3 min
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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- Feb 17, 2023
- 3 min
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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- Dec 6, 2022
- 3 min
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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- Nov 11, 2022
- 2 min
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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- Oct 31, 2022
- 4 min
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 14, 2022
- 3 min
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 3, 2022
- 3 min
This Day in History: WWI Hero John Joseph Kelly
On this day in 1918, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Actually, he didn’t earn just one Medal, he...
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- Aug 11, 2022
- 3 min
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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- Jul 18, 2022
- 3 min
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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- May 31, 2022
- 3 min
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 13, 2022
- 3 min
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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- Apr 8, 2022
- 3 min
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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- Mar 16, 2022
- 3 min
This Day in History: Sergeant Stubby, stray dog turned war hero
On 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...
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- Sep 28, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: Two WWI Heroes
On this day in 1918, two United States soldiers are mortally wounded during the Meuse Argonne Offensive. Both soldiers were recommended...
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- Sep 8, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: The Van Buren Sisters' amazing ride
On this day in 1916, two women conclude a remarkable motorcycle ride across the United States. The Van Buren sisters had undertaken the...
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