This Day in History: Richard E. Bush's Medal of Honor at Okinawa
On this day in 1924, a hero is born. Richard E. Bush would go on to receive the Medal of Honor for his heroism during World War II. Bush...
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- Nov 20, 2019
- 2 min
This Day in History: Herschel “Pete” Briles rescues two men from a burning tank
On this day in 1944, a soldier rescues two of his comrades from a burning tank. Herschel “Pete” Briles would later receive the Medal of...
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- Nov 13, 2019
- 3 min
This Day in History: Eddie Rickenbacker rescued from the ocean
On this day in 1942, a Medal of Honor recipient is rescued. He’d spent more than 20 days floating on a life raft in the Pacific Ocean....
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- Oct 25, 2019
- 3 min
This Day in History: Ernest Evans, the Battle off Samar, & his “fighting ship”
On this day in 1944, a United States Navy officer makes the ultimate sacrifice in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor....
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- Sep 22, 2019
- 3 min
This Day in History: Second Lt. Ernest Childers’s bravery in Italy
On this day in 1943, a soldier participates in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Would you believe that he had a broken...
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- Sep 19, 2019
- 3 min
This Day in History: Captain Everett Pope at the Battle of Peleliu
On this day in 1944, a United States Marine participates in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Captain Everett Pope was...
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- Sep 18, 2019
- 3 min
This Day in History: Robert G. Cole’s bravery in World War II
On this day in 1944, a soldier is shot and killed by a German sniper. Just a few months earlier, Robert G. Cole had thrown himself into...
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- Jun 21, 2019
- 2 min
This Day in History: A Japanese submarine attacks mainland America
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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- May 23, 2019
- 3 min
This Day in History: Medal of Honor recipients at the Battle of Anzio
On this day in 1944, Allied forces begin an effort that would ultimately bring the World War II Battle of Anzio to an end. That battle to...
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- May 6, 2019
- 3 min
This Day in History: Heroism at the Battle of the Coral Sea
On this day in 1942, the multi-day Battle of the Coral Sea is waged. Four United States Navy officers would receive the Medal of Honor...
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- Dec 24, 2018
- 3 min
This Day in History: Thomas McGuire, America’s second-highest scoring Ace of World War II
On this Christmas Eve in 1944, one of America’s flying Aces prepares for action. During the course of only two days, Major Thomas B....
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- Dec 7, 2018
- 3 min
This Day in History: Pearl Harbor prompts George H.W. Bush to enlist
On this day in 1941, the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor. That surprise attack changed everything, of course, and many Americans rushed to...
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- Aug 31, 2018
- 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...
tara
- Jun 16, 2018
- 3 min
This Day in History: A B-17 crew fends off nearly two dozen Japanese fighter planes
On this day in 1943, a B-17 crew fends off nearly two dozen Japanese fighter planes. Captain Jay Zeamer and Second Lieutenant Joseph...
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- Sep 4, 2017
- 3 min
This Day in History: Nathan Gordon & his “brilliant” air-sea rescue
On this day in 1916, a hero is born. Nathan Gordon is known to some as the longest-serving Lt. Governor in Arkansas history. Before that,...
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- Aug 23, 2017
- 3 min
This Day in History: The Freckleton Air Disaster
On this day in 1944, the Freckleton Air Disaster occurs. It has been called the “single greatest civilian air disaster suffered by the...
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- Apr 3, 2017
- 3 min
This Day in History: Pfc. Walter C. Wetzel’s “unhesitating sacrifice”
On this day in 1945, a United States soldier throws himself on two grenades, saving the lives of those around him. Pfc. Walter C. Wetzel...
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