World War II 11/13

May 18, 20213 min read

This Day in History: First Lt. John Robert Fox & his Medal of Honor

On this day in 1915, a hero is born. First Lt. John Robert Fox would go on to become one of only seven black men to receive the Medal of...

This Day in History: WWII hero Ben Kuroki

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May 16, 20213 min read

This Day in History: WWII hero Ben Kuroki

On this day in 1917, a hero is born. Ben Kuroki was the son of Japanese immigrants, then living in Nebraska. As a young man, he would...

This Day in History: The Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps is created

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May 15, 20213 min read

This Day in History: The Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps is created

On this day in 1942, the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps is created. For the first time, women would be allowed to serve with the Army....

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May 8, 20213 min read

This Day in History: V-E Day

On this day in 1945, Victory in Europe Day (V-E Day) is celebrated. Nazi Germany had finally surrendered to Allied forces. World War II...

This Day in History: The Japanese attack Oregon

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May 5, 20213 min read

This Day in History: The Japanese attack Oregon

On this day in 1945, seven Americans are killed by a Japanese bomb—in Oregon!?! The Japanese had been trying to attack Americans on our...

This Day in History: Alejandro Ruiz's bravery at Okinawa

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Apr 26, 20212 min read

This Day in History: Alejandro Ruiz's bravery at Okinawa

On this day in 1924, a future Medal of Honor recipient is born. Alejandro Ruiz was perhaps an unlikely hero? Indeed, he might never have...

This Day in History: Joe Hayashi and “the Purple Heart Battalion”

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Apr 22, 20213 min read

This Day in History: Joe Hayashi and “the Purple Heart Battalion”

On this day in 1945, a U.S. Army soldier participates in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Joe Hayashi’s mom and stepdad...

This Day in History: The Doolittle Raiders avenge Pearl Harbor

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Apr 16, 20213 min read

This Day in History: The Doolittle Raiders avenge Pearl Harbor

On this day in 1942, the renowned aviator Lt. Colonel James “Jimmy” Doolittle prepares for his famous Doolittle Raid. Americans would not...

This Day in History: Staff Sgt Ysmael Villegas charges six enemy foxholes

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Mar 20, 20213 min read

This Day in History: Staff Sgt Ysmael Villegas charges six enemy foxholes

On this day in 1945, a U.S. soldier charges not just one, but six enemy positions. Staff Sergeant Ysmael Villegas was then just one day...

This Day in History: USS Franklin's Amazing Survival (Pt. 2)

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Mar 20, 20213 min read

This Day in History: USS Franklin's Amazing Survival (Pt. 2)

On this day in 1945, the aircraft carrier USS Franklin is miraculously saved. Just one day earlier, a Japanese Judy dive bomber had...

This Day in History: USS Franklin's Amazing Survival

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Mar 19, 20213 min read

This Day in History: USS Franklin's Amazing Survival

On this day in 1945, USS Franklin is attacked by a Japanese dive bomber. Her crew thought she’d surely capsize—but she didn’t. Amazingly,...

This Day in History: A memorable WWII tank battle in Cologne

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Mar 6, 20213 min read

This Day in History: A memorable WWII tank battle in Cologne

On this day in 1945, Americans capture the city of Cologne, Germany. The town had already been shattered by years of aerial raids. Now,...

This Day in History: Three Heroes at Iwo Jima

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Mar 3, 20212 min read

This Day in History: Three Heroes at Iwo Jima

On this day in 1945, two Marines are killed in the Battle of Iwo Jima. Another Marine is seriously wounded and was lucky to survive. Each...

This Day in History: Los Angeles under siege . . . sort of

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Feb 24, 20213 min read

This Day in History: Los Angeles under siege . . . sort of

On this day in 1942, the Battle of Los Angeles is fought . . . sort of. Americans were ferociously firing at something that wasn’t there!...

This Day in History: USS Bismarck Sea sunk by kamikazes at Iwo Jima

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Feb 21, 20213 min read

This Day in History: USS Bismarck Sea sunk by kamikazes at Iwo Jima

On this day in 1945, kamikazes plow into American warships near Iwo Jima. One aircraft carrier, the USS Bismarck Sea, was fatally...

This Day in History: Jack Lucas, youngest WWII Medal recipient

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Feb 19, 20213 min read

This Day in History: Jack Lucas, youngest WWII Medal recipient

On this day in 1945, a 17-year-old hits the beaches of Iwo Jima. The next day, Jack Lucas would engage in an action that would make him...

This Day in History: Aleda Lutz, Army Nurse Corps

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Feb 10, 20213 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...

This Day in History: Barney F. Hajiro and the rescue of the “Lost Battalion”

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Jan 21, 20213 min read

This Day in History: Barney F. Hajiro and the rescue of the “Lost Battalion”

On this day in 2011, a Medal of Honor recipient passes away. Barney F. Hajiro was the son of Japanese immigrants. He was also living in...

This Day in History: Hedy Lamarr, an unexpected heroine

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Jan 19, 20213 min read

This Day in History: Hedy Lamarr, an unexpected heroine

On this day in 2000, Hedy Lamarr passes away. She was a well-known actress—but also a scientist who made a huge contribution to the...

This Day in History: Carole Lombard’s tragic WWII War Bonds tour

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Jan 16, 20213 min read

This Day in History: Carole Lombard’s tragic WWII War Bonds tour

On this day in 1942, American film actress Carole Lombard is tragically killed in a plane crash as she returns from a WWII War Bonds...

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