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This Day in History: A former POW receives his Medal of Honor
On this day in 1973, the Medal of Honor is presented to Air Force pilot Leo K. Thorsness. His Medal had been delayed for years. It...
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Oct 15, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Teddy Roosevelt, first President to fly
On this day in 1910, Theodore Roosevelt becomes the first United States President to fly in an airplane. Presidents board airplanes on a...
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Oct 11, 20243 min read
This Day in History: The quiet guy who earned the Medal of Honor
On this day in 1928, a future Medal of Honor recipient is born in Hawaii. Herbert K. Pililaau never lived to see his home become a state....
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Oct 10, 20242 min read
This Day in History: The Airship USS Shenandoah
On this day in 1923, USS Shenandoah is christened. The rigid airship was intended for airborne surveillance, similar to what Germany...
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Oct 10, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Tony Burris's bravery in Korea
On this day in 1951, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Tony Burris had volunteered to serve in the U.S....
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Oct 9, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Founders on Religion
On this day in 1963, John F. Kennedy issues a proclamation , calling for a National Day of Prayer. “Our forefathers declared the...
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Oct 8, 20242 min read
This Day in History: The Wright Brothers' “practical” aircraft
On this day in 1905, Wilbur Wright makes a record-setting airplane flight. His Flyer III would stay in the air for more than 38 minutes....
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Oct 5, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Thomas Stone, Signer of the Declaration
On this day in 1787, a signer of the Declaration of Independence passes away. It’s been said that Thomas Stone died of a broken heart....
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Oct 4, 20242 min read
This Day in History: Seaman Second Class John Cullen
On this day in 1920, a future U.S. Coast Guardsman is born. John “Jack” Cullen is best known for his role in finding and stopping Nazi...
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Oct 2, 20243 min read
This Day in History: WWII Heroine Violet Cowden
On this day in 1916, a future aviation heroine is born. Violet (“Vi”) Thurn Cowden is best known for her service in the Women Airforce...
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Oct 1, 20243 min read
This Day in History: WWI Hero Frank Luke, Jr.
On this day in 1918, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Frank Luke, Jr., a.k.a. the “Balloon Buster,”...
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Sep 29, 20243 min read
This Day in History: The only Coast Guardsman to receive the Medal of Honor
On this day in 1942, a United States Coast Guardsman gives his life for a detachment of Marines. Signalman First Class Douglas Munro’s...
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Sep 27, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Reba Z. Whittle, Army nurse
On this day in 1944, a flight nurse is shot down and taken prisoner. Reba Z. Whittle was the only U.S. Army flight nurse to be held as a...
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Sep 27, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Old Abe, the original “Screaming Eagle”
On this day in 1864, an eagle by the name of “Old Abe” is given to the people of Wisconsin. He would later become the inspiration for the...
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Sep 26, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Calvin Coolidge on Liberty
On this day in 1924, Calvin Coolidge gives a speech. He discusses the mindset of our ancestors as they began their conflict with Great...
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Sep 25, 20242 min read
This Day in History: Tibor Rubin's bravery in Korea
On this day in 2005, a hero receives the Medal of Honor. Tibor “Ted” Rubin had survived imprisonment, both during World War II and the...
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Sep 23, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Bazooka Charlie, Tank Ace
On this day in 1944, the Battle of Arracourt is waged in France. During the course of that battle, Charles “Bazooka Charlie” Carpenter...
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Sep 20, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Americans win the first Battle of Saratoga
On this day in 1777, the first battle of Saratoga is fought at Freeman’s Farm. Technically, it was a British victory, but one British...
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Sep 19, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Air Force birthday
On this day in 1947, the United States Air Force is established. Did you know that the aviation arm of our military was part of the Army...
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Sep 18, 20243 min read
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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Sep 16, 20243 min read
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