Congress approved the Great Seal of the United States on this day, as well as the eagle as the national symbol.

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. 

The Battle of the Philippine Sea on this day in 1944. Honor and remember.

Swede Andersen shot down a V-1 rocket while flying a P-51 Mustang on this day.

Bunker Hill today, 249 years ago. Remember the 115 Americans killed in this action, which building on Lexington and Concord, started the American Revolution!

Jay Zeamer and Joseph Sarnoksi earned the Medal of Honor on this day and the rest of their B-17 crew, Old 666, earned the Distinguished Service Cross, when they flew straight and level for 22 minutes to map Bouganville, in preparation for the planned invasion later that year. The Americans were attacked by over 50 Japanese Zeros, and Sarnoksi was … Read More

Gunnery Sergeant Robert McCard earned the Medal of Honor posthumously on this day at Spain when he exposed himself to Japanese fire to cover his Marines withdrawal from a damaged tank. Honor and remember him!

OSS formed on this day. Honor and remember all those who lost their lives in service to the nation.

Lieutenant Colonel Robert Cole earned the Medal of Honor at Carentan in Normandy, when he rallied his paratroopers and led a bayonet charge that overwhelmed the Germans. Sadly, he was killed in action in September during Operation: Market Garden. Honor and remember him!