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General Douglas MacArthur's flight from the Philippines symbolized America's demoralizing reverses early in world War II. His return dramatized the dawn of victory.

Japanese General Masaharu Homma Defeats American and Philippine forces and earns the name "Beast of Bataan" and Takes the Rap for the Infamous Bataan Death March

A summary of the opening salvos of the Korean War from invasion to the Pusan Perimeter defense

Harry Truman, despite his current status as one of America's greatest Presidents, found his second term dogged by the lowest Presidential poll numbers ever recorded.

Brisbane is the state capital of Queensland. It has plenty to offer visitors with its laid-back holiday atmosphere and near perfect climate year round.

Following the unconditional surrender at Bataan, American and Filipino troops were marched north in April 1942, enduring shocking cruelties and inhumane treatment.

The Consolidated B-24 Liberator distinguished itself in battle and became one of the most recognized aircraft of the Second World War.

Each in their own way, the Doolittle Raid, the Battle of the Coral Sea, and the Battle of Midway helped turn the tide of war against Japan six months after Pearl Harbor.

The commanding general of the greatest invasion in history had never led troops in combat. It was unique analytical and interpersonal skills that made him a success.

Take an inexpensive trip to Little Rock, Arkansas and enjoy the city on the cheap. Learn about Civil Rights and visit famous places.

Ducks at the Peabody Hotel, green building at Heifer International and river cruises on the Arkansas Queen riverboat--there's a lot to do in Little Rock.

"The War" is a 14-hour documentary based on personal WWII battlefield and home front experiences. It includes Tom Hanks narration and Wynton Marsalis & Gene Scheer music

Patriotic quotations and sayings about freedom and love of country are perfect for Veteran's Day, Memorial Day, and Independence day essays and speeches.

The Indianapolis 500 has taken a lot of different directions over the years.

For a brief period after teh Korean War, there was a 'Never Again' Consensus, much as after teh Vietnam War.

A brief examination of Harry S. Truman's efforts to take on the American Presidency following the death of Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

Marguerite Higgins faced gender bias during her career as a war correspondent but her reporting won the first Pulitizer Prize awarded a woman international reporting.

During World War II a group of brave Americans in the Philippines refused surrender to the Japanese. They resisted for three years under extremely dangerous conditions.

Dwight David Eisenhower, prior to becoming President of the United States, served the U.S. Army for more than 40 years, achieving the highest rank of any officer.

Biography of Father Flanagan, the founder of Boy's Town.

For most of the 20th century, Life magazine exerted a significant influence on American life, with its mainstream, conservative views and pages of captions and pictures.

The Rape of Nanking took place after the fall of the city of Nanking, -today's Nanjing - in China when Japanese troops committed acts of unspeakable cruelty.

American troops fighting in the Pacific Rim during World War II enjoyed radio broadcasts by popular personalities such as Orphan Ann and Tokyo Rose from Japan.

The United States Army National Guard traces its roots back to 1636. As people moved west and new territories and states were formed, new guard units were established.