Louis Zamperini: Story of a WWII Hero Louis Zamperini, a World War II Veteran and Olympic distance runner, participated in the 1936 Berlin Olympics. He was poised to compete again... read more →
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... read more →
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... read more →
Elmer Davis, born on January 13, 1890, in Aurora, Indiana, was a pivotal figure in shaping wartime information and propaganda during World War II. As the director of the Office... read more →
Daniel J. Evans, born on October 16, 1925, in Seattle, Washington, emerged as a notable figure in American politics with a career that spanned both military service and public leadership.... read more →
Zbigniew Brzezinski, born on March 28, 1928, in Warsaw, Poland, emerged as a key architect of American foreign policy during the Cold War. Renowned for his strategic thinking and diplomatic... read more →
Brigadier General Chuck Yeager, born on February 13, 1923, in Myra, West Virginia, became an iconic figure in the annals of aviation history. Renowned as a test pilot, Yeager achieved... read more →
Daniel "Chappie" James Jr., born on February 11, 1920, was a pioneering figure in the United States military, breaking barriers as the first African American four-star general. His remarkable career... read more →
Grace Hopper, born on December 9, 1906, in New York City, was a trailblazing American computer scientist and U.S. Navy rear admiral. Renowned for her groundbreaking contributions to computer programming... read more →
General George C. Marshall, born on December 31, 1880, in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, emerged as a towering figure in American military and diplomatic history. His unparalleled leadership during World War II... read more →
