This Day in History: The top-secret Manhattan Project
On this day in 1945, the world’s first atomic bomb is detonated in New Mexico. The top-secret Manhattan Project had succeeded....
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- Jul 12, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: Roy W. Harmon, Medal of Honor recipient
On this day in 1944, a U.S. soldier engages in a heroic action. Roy W. “Bill” Harmon would later receive the Medal of Honor for his...
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- Jul 4, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: William Nakamura & Frank Ono's bravery in WWII
On this day in 1944, two soldiers engage in an action that would earn each a Medal of Honor. William K. Nakamura and Frank H. Ono were...
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- Jul 3, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: The Flying Tigers of World War II
On this day in 1942, the Flying Tigers begin their last official mission. The unit formally known as the First American Volunteer Group...
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- Jun 25, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: The Battle of Cherbourg
On this day in 1944, Allied forces bombard Cherbourg, France. It had been mere weeks since the D-Day landings—but Allied leaders were...
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- Jun 22, 2021
- 2 min
This Day in History: Americans raise a flag over Okinawa
On this day in 1945, Americans raise a flag over the Japanese island of Okinawa. The nearly three-month battle to capture the island was...
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- Jun 14, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: Arthur Jackson, the “one-man Marine Corps”
On this day in 2017, a hero passes away. Arthur “Bull” Jackson is known for his courageous service during the World War II Battle of...
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- Jun 13, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: Nazi saboteurs invade the United States
On this day in 1942, four Nazi saboteurs invade mainland America. They’d traveled across the Atlantic aboard a German submarine, coming...
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- May 19, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: The Janitor who was a Medal of Honor recipient
On this day in 1918, a hero is born. William “Bill” Crawford is perhaps best known for shocking cadets at the Air Force Academy in the...
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- May 18, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: First Lt. John Robert Fox & his Medal of Honor
On this day in 1915, a hero is born. First Lt. John Robert Fox would go on to become one of only seven black men to receive the Medal of...
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- May 16, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: WWII hero Ben Kuroki
On this day in 1917, a hero is born. Ben Kuroki was the son of Japanese immigrants, then living in Nebraska. As a young man, he would...
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- May 15, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: The Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps is created
On this day in 1942, the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps is created. For the first time, women would be allowed to serve with the Army....
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- May 8, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: V-E Day
On this day in 1945, Victory in Europe Day (V-E Day) is celebrated. Nazi Germany had finally surrendered to Allied forces. World War II...
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- May 5, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: The Japanese attack Oregon
On this day in 1945, seven Americans are killed by a Japanese bomb—in Oregon!?! The Japanese had been trying to attack Americans on our...
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- Apr 26, 2021
- 2 min
This Day in History: Alejandro Ruiz's bravery at Okinawa
On this day in 1924, a future Medal of Honor recipient is born. Alejandro Ruiz was perhaps an unlikely hero? Indeed, he might never have...
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- Apr 22, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: Joe Hayashi and “the Purple Heart Battalion”
On this day in 1945, a U.S. Army soldier participates in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Joe Hayashi’s mom and stepdad...
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- Apr 17, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: The Doolittle Raiders avenge Pearl Harbor
On this day in 1942, the renowned aviator Lt. Colonel James “Jimmy” Doolittle prepares for his famous Doolittle Raid. Americans would not...
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- Mar 20, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: Staff Sgt Ysmael Villegas charges six enemy foxholes
On this day in 1945, a U.S. soldier charges not just one, but six enemy positions. Staff Sergeant Ysmael Villegas was then just one day...
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- Mar 20, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: USS Franklin's Amazing Survival (Pt. 2)
On this day in 1945, the aircraft carrier USS Franklin is miraculously saved. Just one day earlier, a Japanese Judy dive bomber had...
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- Mar 19, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: USS Franklin's Amazing Survival
On this day in 1945, USS Franklin is attacked by a Japanese dive bomber. Her crew thought she’d surely capsize—but she didn’t. Amazingly,...
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