May 7 Dale Hansen Medal of Honor

Dale Hansen received the Medal of Honor posthumously for his heroic leadership on Okinawa, when he led a series of one man assaults on Japanese positions with bazooka, rifle and grenade.  He was killed by a Japanese sniper three days later. Honor and remember him!

May 5 First American In Space

Alan Shepherd, a United States Naval aviator, became the first American and the second man in space on this day. Shepard was a remarkable American and an impressive leader. Learn about him and share his story.  Shepard’s father, Bart, had served in France in World War II and then again in World War II. The younger Shepard was a bit … Read More

May 3 William Hall Medal of Honor

William Hall earned the Medal of Honor for his heroic leadership at the Battle of The Coral Sea, when he attacked a squadron of Japanese torpedo bombers single-handedly despite being badly wounded himself. Honor and remember him!

May 3 Powhatan Clarke Medal of Honor

Powhatan Clarke earned the Medal of Honor in the Apache Wars when he saved one of his wounded soldiers from under Apache fire. Honor and remember him! Frederic Remington painted Clarke several times. Read his Medal of Honor citation:

May 1 The Battle of Manila

Battle of Manila, when we liberated the Philippines from the Spanish. One of those rare consequential American historical days when there is no one to “honor and remember” for their paramount sacrifice! Honor and remember these brave Americans nonetheless!

April 30 Jay Vargas Medal of Honor

On this day in 1968, Captain Jay Vargas was commanding Company G, 2nd Battalion, Fourth Marines. He led his Marines in an attack on a fortified village, Dai Do, held by the North Vietnamese, near Dong Ha. When parts of his company were pinned down, Vargas led his reserve platoon to their relief and inspired the Marines to renew their … Read More

April 29 1918 Eddie Rickenbacker

Eddie Rickenbacker, America’s premiere World War I ace, gets his first of 26 kills over France. Honor and remember this great American!