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 24 David McCampbell The Ace of Aces
The “aces of aces”, David McCampbell, shoots down nine Japanese planes at the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Honor and remember!
October 23 Big Red One Goes Into The Attack
The US Army’s 1st Infantry Division – “The Big Red One” – went into the attack in France, the first American unit to start fighting in World War I.
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.