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Jan 21, 20202 min read

This Day in History: Sergeant Truman Olson at the Battle of Anzio

On this day in 1945, a U.S. army sergeant is posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. Truman Olson had given his life during the bloody...

This Day in History: The Battle of the Bulge & Sgt. Charles MacGillivary’s Medal of Honor

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Jan 1, 20203 min read

This Day in History: The Battle of the Bulge & Sgt. Charles MacGillivary’s Medal of Honor

On this New Years’ Day in 1945, Americans fight the Battle of the Bulge in freezing temperatures. Would you believe the cold saved at...

This Day in History: Eddie Rickenbacker rescued from the ocean

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Nov 13, 20193 min read

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....

This Day in History: Ernest Evans, the Battle off Samar, & his “fighting ship”

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Oct 25, 20193 min read

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....

This Day in History: James H. Monroe’s bravery in Vietnam

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Oct 17, 20192 min read

This Day in History: James H. Monroe’s bravery in Vietnam

On this day in 1944, a future Medal of Honor recipient is born. Exactly 24 years later, James H. Monroe was awarded the Medal on what...

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Oct 3, 20193 min read

This Day in History: Black Hawk Down

On this day in 1993, the Battle of Mogadishu begins. It wasn’t supposed to be a full-fledged battle. It was supposed to be a quick...

This Day in History: Captain Everett Pope at the Battle of Peleliu

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Sep 19, 20193 min read

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...

This Day in History: Medal of Honor recipients at the Battle of Anzio

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May 23, 20193 min read

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...

This Day in History: Heroism at the Battle of the Coral Sea

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May 6, 20193 min read

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...

This Day in History: Lance Corporal William Prom & his Medal of Honor

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Feb 9, 20192 min read

This Day in History: Lance Corporal William Prom & his Medal of Honor

On this day in 1969, a United States Marine is ambushed—but goes down fighting! Lance Corporal William R. Prom would be posthumously...

This Day in History: Charles Kettles performs a stunning helicopter rescue

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Jan 9, 20193 min read

This Day in History: Charles Kettles performs a stunning helicopter rescue

On this day in 1930, a future Medal of Honor recipient is born. Charles Kettles was the son of a man who’d served as a pilot in both...

This Day in History: Patrick Henry Brady’s daring Vietnam rescues

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Jan 6, 20193 min read

This Day in History: Patrick Henry Brady’s daring Vietnam rescues

On this day in 1968, a United States Army helicopter pilot engages in an action that would ultimately earn him the Medal of Honor....

This Day in History: Nathan Gordon & his “brilliant” air-sea rescue

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Sep 4, 20173 min read

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,...

This Day in History: The Medal of Honor & 24 Nearly Overlooked Heroes

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Mar 18, 20173 min read

This Day in History: The Medal of Honor & 24 Nearly Overlooked Heroes

On this day in 2014, twenty-four soldiers are belatedly awarded the Medal of Honor in a ceremony at the White House. A congressional...

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