Charles Morris Medal of Honor in Vietnam this day. Never forget these men.
June 28 Hector Santiago-Colon Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor hector Santiago-Colon. Honor and remember!
June 26 Kiyoshi Muranga Medal of Honor
Kiyohsi Muranga exposed himself to German fire to take out an 88mm gun that had pinned down his company. he received the Medal of Honor in 2000, upgraded from the Distinguished Service Cross. Honor and remember him!
June 20 Great Seal of The United States
Congress approved the Great Seal of the United States on this day, as well as the eagle as the national symbol.
June 19 Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty, a gift from the people of France to the United States, arrived in New York City on this day. Meant to commemorate the Franco-American alliance during the Revolution, the 151 foot statue was assembled five months later, in a dedication overseen by President Grover Cleveland.
June 19 Battle of the Philippine Sea
The Battle of the Philippine Sea on this day in 1944. Honor and remember.
June 18 Swede Andersen
Swede Andersen shot down a V-1 rocket while flying a P-51 Mustang on this day.
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Bunker Hill today, 249 years ago. Remember the 115 Americans killed in this action, which building on Lexington and Concord, started the American Revolution!