This Day in History: Oscar G. Johnson's Bravery in Italy
On this day in 1944, a hero begins a multi-day action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Oscar Godfrey Johnson, Jr. singlehandedly...
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- 6 days ago
- 3 min
This Day in History: John Joseph Tominac's Medal of Honor
On this day in 1944, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. John Joseph Tominac’s Medal citation reads like...
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- Sep 2
- 3 min
This Day in History: Battle of Crucifix Hill
On this day in 1903, a hero is born. Bobbie E. Brown, Jr. would go on to play a critical role in an Allied effort to seize Aachen,...
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- Aug 31
- 3 min
This Day in History: Mitchell Paige & the Battle of Guadalcanal
On this day in 1918, a hero is born. Mitchell Paige would volunteer for the Marines on his 18th birthday—and he even walked 200 miles to...
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- Aug 23
- 3 min
This Day in History: WWII hero Silvestre S. Herrera
On this day in 1945, a hero receives the Medal of Honor from President Harry S Truman. Silvestre Santana Herrera was perhaps an unlikely...
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- Aug 16
- 3 min
This Day in History: Emma Didlake, WWII veteran
On this day in 2015, a heroine passes away. At the time of her passing, Emma “Big Mama” Didlake was believed to be the oldest female...
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- Aug 9
- 3 min
This Day in History: The Battle of Guam
On this day in 1944, the Battle of Guam nears its end. By August 11, the island would finally be back in American hands. The Japanese...
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- Aug 6
- 4 min
This Day in History: The Calutron Girls
On this day in 1945, the United States drops an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. The action ultimately brought World War II...
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- Aug 5
- 3 min
This Day in History: The first USAF pilot to earn a Medal of Honor
On this day in 1950, an Air Force pilot engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Major Louis J. Sebille was the first...
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- Jul 24
- 3 min
This Day in History: The WWII Battle of Tinian
On this day in 1944, United States Marines invade the island of Tinian, in the Pacific. By August 1, they would be in possession of the...
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- Jul 22
- 3 min
This Day in History: Foster Mason's heroism in Guam
On this day in 1944, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Pfc. Leonard “Foster” Mason grew up in a large...
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- Jul 19
- 3 min
This Day in History: WWII Hero Richard Sorenson
On this day in 1944, a hero receives the Medal of Honor. Richard Sorenson had tried to enlist in the Navy immediately after the December...
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- Jul 1
- 3 min
Medal of Honor Monday: Jimmie Monteith
On this day in 1917, a hero is born. Jimmie W. Monteith Jr. was among those brave Americans who stormed the beaches of Normandy on D-Day....
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- Jun 24
- 3 min
This Day in History: Pedro Cano, WWII Hero
On this day in 1952, a World War II hero is tragically killed in a car crash. It’s been said that Pedro Cano “seemingly was an...
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- Jun 21
- 2 min
This Day in History: The Japanese attack Oregon
On this day in 1942, a Japanese submarine launches an attack on a fort in Oregon. Wait. What? A fort in Oregon, far away from so many...
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- Jun 12
- 3 min
This Day in History: George H.W. Bush in World War II
On this day in 1924, George H.W. Bush is born. You know him as the 41st President of the United States, but do you know about his...
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- Jun 10
- 3 min
This Day in History: Richard McCool, WWII Hero
On this day in 1945, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Lt. Richard M. McCool, Jr. was just 23 years old...
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- Jun 7
- 2 min
This Day in History: Richard E. Bush's Medal of Honor at Okinawa
On this day in 2004, a hero passes away. Richard E. Bush received the Medal of Honor for his heroism during World War II. Bush was an...
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- Jun 6
- 3 min
This Day in History: D-Day's Medals of Honor
On this day in 1944, Allied troops land on the beaches of Normandy, France. This year is the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion! Did...
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- Jun 6
- 3 min
This Day in History: D-Day's 80th Anniversary
On this day in 1944, Allied troops land on the beaches of Normandy, France. Today is the 80th anniversary of D-Day! That effort was...
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