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This Day in History: Apollo 14 returns from the moon
On this day in 1971, the crew of Apollo 14 returns to Earth. The astronauts had just become the third NASA crew to walk on the moon....
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Feb 7, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Archie Van Winkle's bravery in Korea
On this day in 1952, a hero receives the Medal of Honor. Colonel Archie Van Winkle is one of only two Medal recipients to hail from the...
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Feb 6, 20243 min read
This Day in History: The Last WWI Veteran
On this day in 1901, Frank Woodruff Buckles is born. He became best known for his longevity: He was the last living American veteran of...
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Feb 1, 20244 min read
This Day in History: Washington’s Birthday a federal holiday
On this day in 1879, Congress makes George Washington’s birthday a holiday. As far as the federal government is concerned, there is no...
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Jan 31, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Roger Donlon’s heroism
On this day in 1934, a future army captain and Medal of Honor recipient is born. He passed away several days ago, just five days shy of...
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Jan 30, 20243 min read
This Day in History: George Washington's only trip abroad
On this day in 1752, George Washington returns home from a trip to Barbados. That four-month trip would prove to be the one and only time...
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Jan 30, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Maximo Yabes in Vietnam
On this day in 1932, a hero is born. Maximo “Max” Yabes would be awarded a Medal of Honor for his bravery in Vietnam. His heroic action...
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Jan 29, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Lt. Jack ReVelle, Cold War Hero
On this day in 2020, a hero passes away. Lt. Jack ReVelle is best known for his efforts to disarm two Mark 39 thermonuclear bombs that...
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Jan 26, 20243 min read
This Day in History: First Live Televised Press Conference
On this day in 1961, John F. Kennedy becomes the first United States President to give a live, televised press conference. Modern...
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Jan 25, 20242 min read
This Day in History: The Broken Arrow Incident of 1961
On this day in 1961, a B-52G Stratofortress disintegrates over the skies of North Carolina. As it breaks up, it inadvertently releases...
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Jan 24, 20243 min read
This Day in History: George Clymer, Signer
On this day in 1813, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution passes away. Only six men signed both...
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Jan 23, 20242 min read
This Day in History: Daniel W. Lee's Medal of Honor
On this day in 1985, a hero passes away. Daniel W. Lee, Sr. made a solo attack on the enemy during World War II. He survived the...
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Jan 22, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Elsie Ott, U.S. Air Medal recipient
On this day in 1943, Second Lieutenant Elsie Ott departs on a grueling trip—the first intercontinental air evacuation flight. Ott was the...
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Jan 17, 20243 min read
This Day in History: The Space Shuttle Columbia explodes
On this day in 2003, the Space Shuttle Columbia departs on her final mission. She’d once been the first space shuttle to launch into...
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Jan 16, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Garfield Langhorn's Medal of Honor
On this day in 1969, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Garfield M. Langhorn had been in Vietnam for...
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Jan 15, 20243 min read
This Day in History: The British raid Rhode Island
On this day in 1776, Americans rebuff British forces, then attempting a raid on Rhode Island. The British hoped to steal sheep and other...
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Jan 13, 20242 min read
This Day in History: John Hancock
On this day in 1737, John Hancock is born. You know him best because of his extravagantly big signature on the Declaration of...
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Jan 12, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Lenah Higbee, WWI Nurse
On this day in 1941, a heroine passes away. Lenah Higbee is best known as the first woman to receive the Navy Cross; it was awarded for...
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Jan 10, 20244 min read
This Day in History: The first shot of the Civil War, sort of
On this day in 1861, shots are fired at a merchant ship acting on behalf of the federal government in Charleston Bay. “Good God! Is this...
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Jan 9, 20243 min read
This Day in History: Russell Dunham's Medal of Honor
On this day in 1945, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Russell Dunham has been credited with saving the...
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Jan 8, 20243 min read
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