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 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. 

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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!