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This Day in History: Duane E. Dewey's heroism in Korea
On this day in 1931, a hero is born. Duane E. Dewey would go on to join the United States Marine Corps, but it wasn’t his original plan....
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Nov 16, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Joe Nishimoto, the “one-man Army”
On this day in 1944, a Japanese-American soldier puts his life on the line. More than 50 years later, Joe M. Nishimoto would finally be...
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Nov 7, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Charles Coolidge refuses to surrender
On this day in 1944, Charles H. Coolidge begins a four-day ordeal that would ultimately earn him the Medal of Honor. At the time, he...
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Oct 24, 20203 min read
This Day in History: One-time pacifist Alvin York earns a Medal of Honor
This day in 1918, then-Corporal Alvin York distinguishes himself for bravery in a battle near Chatel-Chehery, France. The one-time...
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Oct 8, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Robert D. Maxwell, conscientious objector turned hero
On this day in 1944, a hero throws himself on a grenade to save his fellow soldiers. Amazingly, Robert D. Maxwell would live to tell the...
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Sep 7, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Dirk J. Vlug's one-man attack on enemy tanks
On this day in 1916, a hero is born. Like so many in his generation, Dirk J. Vlug would be called upon to fight evil half a globe away....
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Aug 20, 20203 min read
This Day in History: The Purple Heart Battalion of World War II
Today is Purple Heart Day! On this day in 1782, General George Washington creates a military award that would be the predecessor for the...
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Aug 7, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Major Richard Bong, Ace of Aces
On this day in 1945, America’s “Ace of Aces” is killed during a routine test flight in California. Major Richard Bong’s death came just...
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Aug 6, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Medal recipient Webster Anderson, “the mainstay of the defense”
On this day in 1933, a future Medal of Honor recipient is born. Webster Anderson once said that “[p]art of a man’s duty is to continue...
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Jul 15, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Ronald Eric Ray’s action against the Viet Cong
On this day in 1966, a United States Army lieutenant leads his company in an action against the Viet Cong. Ronald Eric Ray would receive...
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Jun 19, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Billy Halyburton’s sacrifice at Okinawa
On this day in 1945, a United States Navy hospital corpsman engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. William David...
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May 10, 20202 min read
This Day in History: Gary Littrell’s four demanding days in Vietnam
On this day in 1970, an Army Ranger concludes an action that would ultimately earn him the Medal of Honor. Would you believe that...
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Apr 8, 20203 min read
This Day in History: John Levitow & his Medal of Honor
On this day in 1969, Airman First Class John Levitow becomes the lowest ranking Air Force member ever to earn a Medal of Honor. He was...
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Feb 24, 20203 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...
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Jan 21, 20202 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...
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Jan 1, 20203 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....
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Nov 13, 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....
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Oct 25, 20193 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 17, 20192 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...
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Oct 3, 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...
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Sep 19, 20193 min read
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