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This Day in History: George Wahlen at Iwo Jima
On this day in 1945, a Corpsman engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Pharmacist’s Mate Second Class George E....
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Mar 4, 20254 min read
This Day in History: Navy Cross recipient George S. Rentz
On this day in 1942, a Navy chaplain engages in an action that would earn him the Navy Cross. George S. Rentz is the only Navy Chaplain...
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Feb 28, 20253 min read
This Day in History: Abraham Lincoln's "right makes might" speech
On this day in 1860, Abraham Lincoln gives a speech that would propel him toward the presidency. He wasn’t yet the well-known figure that...
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Feb 27, 20253 min read
This Day in History: The American Revolution (almost) starts in Salem
On this day in 1775, the American Revolution nearly begins in Salem, Massachusetts. Did you know that the “shot heard ‘round the world”...
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Feb 26, 20253 min read
This Day in History: WWII's "Big Week"
On this day in 1944, the “Big Week” of World War II comes to an end. Allied forces had been pounding enemy targets for six consecutive...
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Feb 25, 20253 min read
This Day in History: Roy P. Benavidez’s Medal of Honor
On this day in 1981, a member of the United States Army Special Forces receives the Medal of Honor. Surely no one had expected the...
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Feb 24, 20253 min read
This Day in History: USS Bismarck Sea sunk
On this day in 1945, kamikazes plow into American warships near Iwo Jima. One aircraft carrier, the USS Bismarck Sea, was fatally...
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Feb 21, 20253 min read
This Day in History: First Post Office
On this day in 1792, George Washington signs an act to establish a post office. You would not recognize the 1700s version of the United...
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Feb 20, 20253 min read
This Day in History: Seth Pomeroy, nearly forgotten Patriot
On this day in 1777, a nearly forgotten American Revolutionary war hero passes away. Seth Pomeroy was almost 69 years old when the first...
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Feb 20, 20253 min read
This Day in History: R. Geddie Herring's Medal of Honor
On this day in 1945, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Rufus “Geddie” Herring’s bravery came during...
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Feb 17, 20254 min read
This Day in History: Nancy Hart, Revolutionary War Heroine
On this day in 1779, an unsung Revolutionary War heroine fights gallantly in the Battle of Kettle Creek! Or . . . maybe she didn’t. Nancy...
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Feb 14, 20253 min read
This Day in History: Chuck Yeager's Escape
On this day in 1923, Chuck Yeager is born. The legendary pilot is perhaps best known for being the first to break the sound barrier, but...
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Feb 13, 20253 min read
This Day in History: Founders against slavery
On this day in 1790, the Pennsylvania Abolition Society submits a petition to Congress. The abolitionist group had been working to end...
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Feb 12, 20253 min read
This Day in History: Daniel "Chappie" James
On this day in 1920, an American hero is born. Daniel “Chappie” James Jr. is often remembered as the first black man to become a...
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Feb 11, 20253 min read
This Day in History: John Baca's heroism in Vietnam
On this day in 1970, a soldier engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Specialist Fourth Class John Baca must have...
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Feb 10, 20253 min read
This Day in History: Aleda Lutz, Army Nurse Corps
On this day in 1942, a daughter of German immigrants enlists in the Army Nurse Corps. Aleda Lutz would become one of a handful of World...
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Feb 10, 20253 min read
This Day in History: Ronald Reagan's Birthday
On this day in 1911, Ronald Wilson Reagan is born. Much could be said about the man who went on to become our 40th President, of course,...
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Feb 6, 20253 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 5, 20254 min read
This Day in History: Korean War hero Stanley Adams
On this day in 1951, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Then-Sergeant First Class Stanley Adams was a...
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Feb 4, 20253 min read
This Day in History: “Kitten Marine, Korea”
On and around this day in 1953, a photo of a United States Marine is published in nearly two thousand newspapers, including the February...
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Feb 4, 20253 min read
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