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This Day in History: A Conscientious Objector Turned Hero
On this day in 1949, a future Medal of Honor recipient is born. Kenneth “Kenny” Kays was perhaps an unlikely war hero. In fact, this...
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Sep 223 min read
This Day in History: George Washington's Farewell Address
On this day in 1796, George Washington bids the nation farewell. He was retiring from the presidency and making his last exit from public...
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Sep 192 min read
This Day in History: Joseph Kittinger, the Man Who Fell From Space
On this day in 1984, retired Air Force Colonel Joseph Kittinger completes a solo balloon flight across the Atlantic Ocean. The trip was...
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Sep 183 min read
This Day in History: Happy Constitution Day!
On this day in 1787, delegates to the Constitutional Convention sign the Constitution. Perhaps you’ve heard what Benjamin Franklin did...
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Sep 173 min read
This Day in History: The Paul Revere of the Mohawk Valley
On or around this day in 1778, the “Paul Revere of the Mohawk Valley” makes his famous run. Unlike Revere, Adam Helmer didn’t have a...
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Sep 163 min read
This Day in History: A mysterious death in George Washington’s army
On this day in 1780, George Washington writes a letter, imparting some sad news. A well-respected Brigadier General, Enoch Poor, had...
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Sep 153 min read
This Day in History: Michael Joseph Daly's One-Man Advance
On this day in 1924, a future Medal of Honor recipient is born. Perhaps Michael Joseph Daly was an unexpected hero? True, his father was...
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Sep 153 min read
This Day in History: Mariners turned heroes on 9-11
On this day in 2001, terrorists hijack four planes, crashing two into the World Trade Center and another into the Pentagon. It was an...
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Sep 113 min read
This Day in History: George Washington’s changing views on slavery
On this day in 1786, George Washington writes a letter on a difficult topic. His views on slavery had been changing for many years. ...
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Sep 93 min read
This Day in History: William R. Caddy's Medal of Honor
On this day in 1946, a hero is awarded the Medal of Honor. William Robert Caddy left his life as a milkman’s assistant to join the...
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Sep 83 min read
This Day in History: The WWII Nurses who received Silver Stars
On this day in 1998, Army nurse Elaine Roe passes away. She is best known as one of four nurses to be awarded the Silver Star during...
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Sep 54 min read
This Day in History: Wake Island is returned to American hands
On this day in 1945, Wake Island is finally returned to American hands. The Japanese had been in possession of the island since December...
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Sep 33 min read
This Day in History: Duane Hackney's Air Force Cross
On this day in 1993, a recipient of the Air Force Cross passes away. It’s been said that Duane D. Hackney “made a habit” of heroism...
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Sep 33 min read
This Day in History: V-J Day effectively ends World War II
On this day in 1945, a formal surrender ceremony is held aboard the USS Missouri. Today is the anniversary of V-J Day! On this day, World...
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Sep 23 min read
Medal of Honor Monday: Stephen R. Gregg
On this day in 1914, a future Medal of Honor recipient is born. Stephen Raymond Gregg is credited with saving the lives of seven of his...
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Sep 13 min read
This Day in History: Leonard Roy Harmon, WWII hero
On this day in 1943, USS Harmon is commissioned. It was the first U.S. Navy warship to be named after a black American. The destroyer...
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Aug 312 min read
This Day in History: Daniel “Duke” Heller's Navy Cross
On this day in 2024, Corporal Daniel “Duke” Heller receives a Navy Cross for his actions in the Vietnam War. It had been nearly 56 years...
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Aug 283 min read
This Day in History: "Colonel Maggie" Raye
On this day in 1916, the future Martha Raye is born. You may know this talented entertainer for her long career in television and movies,...
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Aug 273 min read
This Day in History: Elizebeth Friedman, WWII codebreaker
On this day in 1892, the future Elizebeth Friedman is born. Elizebeth would go on to become an expert codebreaker, even cracking Nazi and...
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Aug 263 min read
This Day in History: Harold Garman's bravery on the Seine
On this day in 1944, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Harold Alva Garman was a U.S. Army medic who, in...
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Aug 253 min read
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