The US Navy At Manila – May 1, 1898
The US Navy destroyed the Spanish squadron at Manila on this day.
This Marine Had His Mother’s Name Engraved On His Medal Of Honor In Place Of His Own
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
George Washington Sworn In As First President
This is a day early, but always appropriate to honor and remember the greatest American of all time, our first president, sworn in 234 years ago tomorrow.