Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone, one of World War II’s most decorated Marines, received the Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross ...
Ace in a day' is a rare distinction. Among the earliest American pilots to do so, Jim Swett was credited with seven victories ...
On February 9, 1969, the Boeing 747, the world’s first wide-body jet, took its maiden flight, revolutionising air travel.
Over two years would pass until the Allies reached their great turning point in the Pacific War: the defeat of the Japanese at Guadalcanal ... during this battle that U.S. sailors first witnessed ...
On Feb. 9, 1964, the Beatles made their first live American television appearance on “The Ed Sullivan Show,” broadcast from ...
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In 249, legends say the woman who later became St. Appolonia, the patron saint of dentistry, was tortured and killed for being a Christian. Her tormentors broke her teeth with iron points and ...
Explore these 10 WWII Sites on American Soil and uncover powerful stories of bravery, sacrifice, and resilience from one of ...
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1942 WWII Battle of Guadalcanal
This video showcases the hard-fought battle of the Marines in the Guadalcanal Campaign, starting on August 7, 1942.
Feb. 3, 1945, the battle for the capital of the Philippines began between Allied Forces and Imperial Japan. The 1st Cavalry ...
The judge also dissolved his temporary restraining order on the policy. As President Donald Trump's second administration continued its effort to swiftly reshape the federal government ...
Organizations like Humedalia are working to preserve Xochimilco's traditional agriculture and stop environmental degradation.
An exhibit featuring the works of renowned Filipino painters, including National Artist Fernando Amorsolo, was opened to the ...