Apr
15
Thomas Jefferson was a key figure in American history. He helped write the Declaration of Independence, which declared America's freedom from British rule. Later, he served as the first secretary of state and then as vice president under John Adams. When he became the third president of the United States,...
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Apr
14
On October 13, 1944, John Bergman was called up to the Army. His basic infantry training was transferred to Camp Fannin in Tyler, Texas. Then to Fort Ord in California from Tyler, Texas. The Asiatic-Pacific Theater received John. Besides serving in the 128th Infantry Division, he served in the Philippines....
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Apr
13
William Darby - a Fort Smith, Arkansas native, earned his West Point diploma in 1933. He established the 1st Ranger Battalion at the British Commando School in June 1942. As a Field Artillery Officer trained them there. While Operation Torch, an invasion of North Africa, was underway, MAJ Darby commanded...
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Apr
12
One of five boys, Phil Klay, was born in White Plains, New York 1983. Three of his brothers later enlisted in the military. As a result of his mother's work in international medical aid, his maternal grandfather's job as a diplomat, and his father's Peace Corps participation, Klay was exposed...
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Apr
11
George Washington, an American military commander, politician, and founding father, died on December 14, 1799. He served as the country's first president from 1789 to 1797 and left behind a legacy that would shape the identity and values of the United States for generations. The Second Continental Congress appointed Washington...
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Apr
10
Smedley Darlington Butler, born on July 30, 1881, in West Chester, Pennsylvania, was a larger-than-life figure whose military career and unyielding principles earned him a legendary status in the United States Marine Corps. A two-time recipient of the Medal of Honor and a charismatic leader, Butler's service spanned decades and...
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Apr
09
Robert Edward Lee served as a Confederate general during the American Civil War. In the latter stages of the conflict, he assumed the role of overall commander of the Confederate States Army. Lee commanded the Army of Northern Virginia, which was regarded as the Confederacy's most formidable military force, from...
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Apr
08
Christopher Scott Kyle, aka Chris Kyle, the American Sniper, was born on April 8, 1974. He served as a competent shooter for the U.S. Navy SEALs. Kyle participated in the Iraq War for four deployments and received several valor and distinguished service awards. He received the Silver Star, three Bronze...
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Apr
07
John Bell Hood was born in Owingsville, Kentucky, on June 1 or June 29, 1831. He came from a family with English ancestry. He started his notable military journey after graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1853. Initially, John served as a cavalry officer in...
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Apr
06
Dan Crenshaw, a proud sixth-generation Texan, had always envisioned himself as a future member of the United States Marine SEALs. They are an elite combat force renowned throughout history. However, due to his father's work in the Colombian and Ecuadorian oil and gas industries, his family relocated. As a result,...
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