October 27 Theodore Roosevelt Born

The great Theodore Roosevelt was born on this day in 1858. Soldier, statesman, scientist and write, he was the quintessential ideal American of the early 19th century – vigorous, optimistic and eager to make his mark on the world.  (2) Roosevelt was a sickly boy, who was determined that his biology was not his destiny. If you have not read … Read More

October 26 William Sawelson Medal of Honor

William Sawelson earned the Medal of Honor posthumously in World War I, when he crawled from his fighting hole under intense German machine gun firing to help out a wounded soldier. Honor and remember him.

October 26 The Federalist Papers

The Federalist Papers were published today, a crucial step in the fight to win support for our great Constitution from the American people.

October 25 John Basilone Medal of Honor

Honor and remember John Basilone, the Marine’s Marine, who earned the Medal of Honor for actions this day at Guadalcanal. From the night of October 4, 1942, Basilone until October 26, 1942, Basilone resolutely defended against a Japanese attack by the Sendai Division at Henderson Field, keeping two heavy automatic guns in the fight, cutting back through enemy infested supply … Read More

October 25 Ernest Evans Medal of Honor

One of the best maxims I learned in the Marine Corps is, “when the situation is obscure, attack!” Ernest Evans, captain of the USS Johnston, acted in this spirit when he earned the Medal of Honor posthumously during the Battle of Samar in World War II. Half Cherokee and one quarter Creek, Evans graduated from the Naval Academy in 1931 … Read More

October 23 Beirut Barracks Bombing

Never forget the 241 Marines, soldiers & sailors killed this day in 1983 while on a peacekeeping mission by a radical islamist suicide bomber. 

October 22 Milton Olive Medal of Honor

Milton Olive earned the Medal of Honor posthumously when he shielded his buddies from a Viet Cong grenade. He was the first African-American recipient of the Medal of Honor in the Vietnam War. Honor and remember him!

October 21 US Constitution

The 44-gun 204-foot U.S. Navy frigate USS Constitution, also known as Old Ironsides, was launched in Boston’s harbor, on this day. Undefeated in every battle, she is still in service to the nation.