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Retro Review: Medal of Honour
Medal of Honour is the forefather of all modern WW2 shooters, and was the first game to truly bring the horror of World War 2 to the console market.
medal of honour game • medal of honor • medal of honor playstation game • medal of honour retro review • medal of honour for playstation jimmy patterson
Medal of Honour is the forefather of all modern WW2 shooters, and was the first game to truly bring the horror of World War 2 to the console market.
medal of honour game • medal of honor • medal of honor playstation game • medal of honour retro review • medal of honour for playstation jimmy patterson
Guadalcanal CACTUS Navy
Shortly after the invasion of the Solomon Islands on August 7, 1942, Coast Guard LCRD Dwight Dexter established Naval Operating Base (NOB) CACTUS at Lunga Point.
world war ii • guadalcanal • coast guard • marines • medal of honor
Shortly after the invasion of the Solomon Islands on August 7, 1942, Coast Guard LCRD Dwight Dexter established Naval Operating Base (NOB) CACTUS at Lunga Point.
world war ii • guadalcanal • coast guard • marines • medal of honor
Lt Michael Murphy MOH
Lt Michael Murphy was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor in 2007 after being mortally wounded while leading his Seal unit in Afghanistan in 2005.
lt michael murphy • medal of honor seal • moh seal • afghan medal of honor • asadabad
Lt Michael Murphy was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor in 2007 after being mortally wounded while leading his Seal unit in Afghanistan in 2005.
lt michael murphy • medal of honor seal • moh seal • afghan medal of honor • asadabad
WHITE HOUSE HEROES, PART I
Teddy Roosevelt Jr. won the Medal of Honor for his "gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty" during the D-Day assault on Utah Beach at Normandy. In this article, we learn about the fascinating life and career of this worthy offspring of the original Rough Rider.
roosevelt • ted • quentin ii • world war i • world war ii
Teddy Roosevelt Jr. won the Medal of Honor for his "gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty" during the D-Day assault on Utah Beach at Normandy. In this article, we learn about the fascinating life and career of this worthy offspring of the original Rough Rider.
roosevelt • ted • quentin ii • world war i • world war ii
Mary Edwards Walker: A Free Spirit
In her day, Mary Edwards Walker was looked upon as a wild woman. Today we would think of her as a free spirit - a woman who lived her life and followed her dreams.
mary edwards walker • mary walker • suite university • suite101 • mary alward
In her day, Mary Edwards Walker was looked upon as a wild woman. Today we would think of her as a free spirit - a woman who lived her life and followed her dreams.
mary edwards walker • mary walker • suite university • suite101 • mary alward
Dan Daly:Legendary Enlisted Marine
Daly fought the Boxers in China, the Cacos in Haiti, served aboard numerous ships, fought in the "Bananna wars", and fought the Germans in WWI at Belleau Woods.
dan daly • enlisted • marine • legend • united staes marine corps
Daly fought the Boxers in China, the Cacos in Haiti, served aboard numerous ships, fought in the "Bananna wars", and fought the Germans in WWI at Belleau Woods.
dan daly • enlisted • marine • legend • united staes marine corps
Our Dwindling American Heroes
Medal of Honor recipients are among America's greatest heroes, but their rapidly dwindling numbers bring an increased sense of urgency to remember their heroism.
medal of honor • veterans • memorial day • world war ii • iraq war
Medal of Honor recipients are among America's greatest heroes, but their rapidly dwindling numbers bring an increased sense of urgency to remember their heroism.
medal of honor • veterans • memorial day • world war ii • iraq war
Exposing Wannabe Heroes
Without an official database of all official military medal citations, criminals are tainting the honor of America's real heroes.
medal of honor • hero • heroes • american hero • congressional medal of honor
Without an official database of all official military medal citations, criminals are tainting the honor of America's real heroes.
medal of honor • hero • heroes • american hero • congressional medal of honor
"War Is A Racket" by Smedley Butler
Smedley Butler published "War Is A Racket" in 1935. He made many speeches on the same theme for years, yet he retired a highly decorated marine general.
war is a racket • war profiteering • antiwar • foreign wars • anti imperialism
Smedley Butler published "War Is A Racket" in 1935. He made many speeches on the same theme for years, yet he retired a highly decorated marine general.
war is a racket • war profiteering • antiwar • foreign wars • anti imperialism
Alvin York
Alvin York was a peaceful, religious man who in World War I distinguished himself in battle. This article looks at his role in the war.
alvin york • medal of honor • world war i • meuse-argonne • croix de guerre
Alvin York was a peaceful, religious man who in World War I distinguished himself in battle. This article looks at his role in the war.
alvin york • medal of honor • world war i • meuse-argonne • croix de guerre
Audie Murphy
Audie Murphy was the most decorated United States combat soldier in World War II.
audie murphy • to hell and back • most decorated american military hero • 15th regiment third division • medal of honor
Audie Murphy was the most decorated United States combat soldier in World War II.
audie murphy • to hell and back • most decorated american military hero • 15th regiment third division • medal of honor
Back To School Book List
Thanks to the help of teachers and readers all across the country, we've compiled a list of American Fiction books your kids should be reading that goes above and beyond.
back to school reading • schools cut back subjects to push reading and math • schools cut back subjects to push reading • newberry medal • caldecott medal winners
Thanks to the help of teachers and readers all across the country, we've compiled a list of American Fiction books your kids should be reading that goes above and beyond.
back to school reading • schools cut back subjects to push reading and math • schools cut back subjects to push reading • newberry medal • caldecott medal winners
Canadian's in Vietnam
Many people, even Canadian's are unaware of the contributions their fellow men made to the war effort in Vietnam. Even in this unpopular war they conducted themselves with distinction.
vietnam • war • mia • kia • pow
Many people, even Canadian's are unaware of the contributions their fellow men made to the war effort in Vietnam. Even in this unpopular war they conducted themselves with distinction.
vietnam • war • mia • kia • pow
Commander Howard W. Gilmore, MOH
The most famous act of self sacrifice known to the U.S. submarine service was performed by Commander Howard W. Gilmore, and earned him the Medal of Honor.
howard w. gilmore • moh • medal of honor • uss growler • take her down
The most famous act of self sacrifice known to the U.S. submarine service was performed by Commander Howard W. Gilmore, and earned him the Medal of Honor.
howard w. gilmore • moh • medal of honor • uss growler • take her down
Dick O'Kane and USS Tang
A skilled mentor and fearless determination forged Dick O'Kane and Tang into the most successful U.S. submarine command of WWII.
dick o'kane • uss tang • medal of honor • top scoring submarine • mush morton
A skilled mentor and fearless determination forged Dick O'Kane and Tang into the most successful U.S. submarine command of WWII.
dick o'kane • uss tang • medal of honor • top scoring submarine • mush morton
Lt. Col. Asa Bird Gardiner
An accomplished lawyer and soldier who had his Congressional Medal of Honor revoked, Gardiner coined the phrase "Reform be damned" when pundits criticized Tammany Hall.
asa bird gardiner • gettsyburg • medal of honor • tammany hall • reform be damned
An accomplished lawyer and soldier who had his Congressional Medal of Honor revoked, Gardiner coined the phrase "Reform be damned" when pundits criticized Tammany Hall.
asa bird gardiner • gettsyburg • medal of honor • tammany hall • reform be damned
Our Heroes
Where your ancestors American heroes? Brave Canadians? Here are a selection of resources that can help you find out, both on and off the internet.
medal of honor • purple heart • swarthout • swartout • genealogy
Where your ancestors American heroes? Brave Canadians? Here are a selection of resources that can help you find out, both on and off the internet.
medal of honor • purple heart • swarthout • swartout • genealogy
PRESIDENTIAL CHILDREN: TEDDY'S "WHITE HOUSE GANG"
The first in a series of articles on presidential children, this article looks at the children of Theodore Roosevelt. They enjoyed the White House, and went on to serve their country with distinction.
president • theodore roosevelt • nicholas longworth • world war i • world war ii
The first in a series of articles on presidential children, this article looks at the children of Theodore Roosevelt. They enjoyed the White House, and went on to serve their country with distinction.
president • theodore roosevelt • nicholas longworth • world war i • world war ii
PRESIDENTIAL CHILDREN: THE HAYES KIDS
Rutherford and Lucy Hayes moved into the White House in 1877. They had children ranging in age from six years old to adult. It was a lively White House. Their children went on to successful careers with many notable accomplishments, including one who received the Medal of Honor.
hayes • fanny • rutherford • lucy • sardi
Rutherford and Lucy Hayes moved into the White House in 1877. They had children ranging in age from six years old to adult. It was a lively White House. Their children went on to successful careers with many notable accomplishments, including one who received the Medal of Honor.
hayes • fanny • rutherford • lucy • sardi
The Defence of Hong Kong
The Canadian's involvement and the price paid for the defence of the British Commonwealth outpost of Hong Kong.
hong kong • britain • us • malay • japan
The Canadian's involvement and the price paid for the defence of the British Commonwealth outpost of Hong Kong.
hong kong • britain • us • malay • japan
WHITE HOUSE HEROES, PART II
Webb Hayes was the son of a genuine war hero who became President. Webb was also a war hero in his own right and received the Medal of Honor for "distinguished gallantry" in the Philippines. He was also a close advisor to two Presidents. Read about this interesting historical figure.
hayes • webb • president • lucy • lemonade lucy
Webb Hayes was the son of a genuine war hero who became President. Webb was also a war hero in his own right and received the Medal of Honor for "distinguished gallantry" in the Philippines. He was also a close advisor to two Presidents. Read about this interesting historical figure.
hayes • webb • president • lucy • lemonade lucy
MORE HEROES
One month is not enough to cover all heroes in any one group. This completes February's article.
army • navy • marine corps • air force • war
One month is not enough to cover all heroes in any one group. This completes February's article.
army • navy • marine corps • air force • war
The 100th/442nd Regimental Combat Team
Japanese-American soldiers of the 442nd Regimental Combat team overcame prejudice to produce one of the most amazing combat records in United States history.
japanese-american soldiers • go for broke • nisei • daniel inouye • vosges mountains campaign
Japanese-American soldiers of the 442nd Regimental Combat team overcame prejudice to produce one of the most amazing combat records in United States history.
japanese-american soldiers • go for broke • nisei • daniel inouye • vosges mountains campaign
Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, Civil War Surgeon
Mary Edwards Walker was truly a pioneer of women's rights. In her long and distinguished career she was a doctor, POW, prohibitionist, and feminist.
women in civil war • woman medal of honor winner • dr mary walker • army of the cumberland • women's sufferage
Mary Edwards Walker was truly a pioneer of women's rights. In her long and distinguished career she was a doctor, POW, prohibitionist, and feminist.
women in civil war • woman medal of honor winner • dr mary walker • army of the cumberland • women's sufferage
Arlington Cemetery
Veterans and civilians alike are interred in the cemetery across from the Pentagon near Washington D.C.
john f. kennedy • medal of honor • johnj. pershing • purple heart • arlington
Veterans and civilians alike are interred in the cemetery across from the Pentagon near Washington D.C.
john f. kennedy • medal of honor • johnj. pershing • purple heart • arlington
Audie Murphy's To Hell & Back: His Defining Role
In 1949 Audie Murphy, America's most highly decorated WWII soldier, published his autobiography. Six years later, Universal brought Audie's battle heroics to the screen.
audie murphy • to hell and back • 1955 • jack kelly • maverick
In 1949 Audie Murphy, America's most highly decorated WWII soldier, published his autobiography. Six years later, Universal brought Audie's battle heroics to the screen.
audie murphy • to hell and back • 1955 • jack kelly • maverick
Bill Mauldin
Bill Mauldin was the most recognized cartoonist of World War II
war • army • navy • afghanistan • ww i
Bill Mauldin was the most recognized cartoonist of World War II
war • army • navy • afghanistan • ww i
Celebrating Freedom - A View from the State Capitol Grounds
The Capitol of Washington State is a beautiful campus situated in Olympia. When you're making plans to visit our state, hope you put this on your "things to see' list.
olympia • wa • capitol • state • suite101.com
The Capitol of Washington State is a beautiful campus situated in Olympia. When you're making plans to visit our state, hope you put this on your "things to see' list.
olympia • wa • capitol • state • suite101.com
Earning the Courageous & Strong Daisy Petal
Being courageous and strong are character traits included in the Girl Scout Law. Girl Scout ceremonies and songs can help girls earn the courageous and strong petals.
daisy girl scouts • daisy petals • girl scout ceremonies • girl scout songs • daisy scout
Being courageous and strong are character traits included in the Girl Scout Law. Girl Scout ceremonies and songs can help girls earn the courageous and strong petals.
daisy girl scouts • daisy petals • girl scout ceremonies • girl scout songs • daisy scout
Fraudulent Heroes
People who claim to be war heroes are much more numerous than you might think. Here's a look at the problem
war • army • navy • afghanistan • ww i
People who claim to be war heroes are much more numerous than you might think. Here's a look at the problem
war • army • navy • afghanistan • ww i
Mary McLeod Bethune
As the "First Lady of the Struggle," African American political and social activist Mary McLeod Bethune focused on the struggle for gender and racial equality.
mary mcleod bethune • 20th century african american activism • gender equality • racial equality • bethune-cookman college
As the "First Lady of the Struggle," African American political and social activist Mary McLeod Bethune focused on the struggle for gender and racial equality.
mary mcleod bethune • 20th century african american activism • gender equality • racial equality • bethune-cookman college
Michael Giacchino: His Music
In an age of cheap synth samples and electronic push-button composing, Michael Giacchino continues to showcase his immense talents with his full-blooded music.
michael giacchino • film music • soundtrack • lost • the incredibles
In an age of cheap synth samples and electronic push-button composing, Michael Giacchino continues to showcase his immense talents with his full-blooded music.
michael giacchino • film music • soundtrack • lost • the incredibles
Presidents in World War Two
Most were not famous at the time, but history would remember these presidents and sons of presidents more for what they would accomplish later than for the War.
presidents in the wwii • politicians in war • presidents in world war • president service in war • future us presidents serving in the military
Most were not famous at the time, but history would remember these presidents and sons of presidents more for what they would accomplish later than for the War.
presidents in the wwii • politicians in war • presidents in world war • president service in war • future us presidents serving in the military
Roosevelt's Post Presidency
Despite having his hand-picked successor in office, Theodore Roosevelt's life after the Presidency was dominated in part by his opposition to his own political party.
theodore roosevelt • william howard taft • progressive party • bull moose party • 1912 presidential election
Despite having his hand-picked successor in office, Theodore Roosevelt's life after the Presidency was dominated in part by his opposition to his own political party.
theodore roosevelt • william howard taft • progressive party • bull moose party • 1912 presidential election
Smart Bombs vs Smart Bullets
Are smart bombs effective in an anti terror war?
war • army • navy • afghanistan • ww i
Are smart bombs effective in an anti terror war?
war • army • navy • afghanistan • ww i
SNIPERS vs SHOOTERS
The recent shooter in the D.C. area was a sniper by dictionary definition, but not by normal usage.
war • army • navy • afghanistan • ww i
The recent shooter in the D.C. area was a sniper by dictionary definition, but not by normal usage.
war • army • navy • afghanistan • ww i
Terrorist Operations
Why are terrorists so successful? What can be done?
war • army • navy • afghanistan • ww i
Why are terrorists so successful? What can be done?
war • army • navy • afghanistan • ww i
The Battle of Belleau Woods
This was a hard fought World War I battle that lasted most of a month as U.S. Marines tenaciously drove the Germans out of a strongly fortified wooded position.
belleau woods • battle • u.s. marine corps • world war i • wwi
This was a hard fought World War I battle that lasted most of a month as U.S. Marines tenaciously drove the Germans out of a strongly fortified wooded position.
belleau woods • battle • u.s. marine corps • world war i • wwi
The Early Years of Teddy Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt, prior to becoming America's 26th President, lived an exciting life of politics, civil service, academics, and frontiersman.
theodore roosevelt • teddy roosevelt • stalwart republicans • william mckinley • vice president of the united states
Theodore Roosevelt, prior to becoming America's 26th President, lived an exciting life of politics, civil service, academics, and frontiersman.
theodore roosevelt • teddy roosevelt • stalwart republicans • william mckinley • vice president of the united states
The Mother of the Civil Rights Movement - Rosa Parks
She refused to give up her seat on the bus - and brought the Supreme Court down on the heads of the people of Montgomery, Alabama. A biographical article on Rosa Parks, Mother of the Civil Rights Movement.
rosa parks • civil rights movement • alabama • women's history • naacp
She refused to give up her seat on the bus - and brought the Supreme Court down on the heads of the people of Montgomery, Alabama. A biographical article on Rosa Parks, Mother of the Civil Rights Movement.
rosa parks • civil rights movement • alabama • women's history • naacp
The Presidency of Teddy Roosevelt
Earning himself a place on Mt. Rushmore was not easy, but Theodore Roosevelt worked hard at the Presidency, focusing on getting things done and on initiating reform.
theodore roosevelt • mt. rushmore • teddy roosevelt • panama canal • republicans
Earning himself a place on Mt. Rushmore was not easy, but Theodore Roosevelt worked hard at the Presidency, focusing on getting things done and on initiating reform.
theodore roosevelt • mt. rushmore • teddy roosevelt • panama canal • republicans
The Rescue of The Lost Battalion
Sixty-five years ago, 211 soldiers of the United States 36th Division were rescued after being trapped by German forces for a week in World War II France
100th/442nd regimental combat team • 36th infantry division • vosges mountains • congressional medal of honor • 141st infantry regiment
Sixty-five years ago, 211 soldiers of the United States 36th Division were rescued after being trapped by German forces for a week in World War II France
100th/442nd regimental combat team • 36th infantry division • vosges mountains • congressional medal of honor • 141st infantry regiment
WHY NCOs?
The position and function of Non Commissioned Officers in the military.
accuracy • afghanistan • arafat • army • air force
The position and function of Non Commissioned Officers in the military.
accuracy • afghanistan • arafat • army • air force
Biography of Oscar Franklin Miller 1882-1918
Named as one of the One Hundred Outstanding Heroes of World War I, Oscar F. Miller served his country with honor. He was born in Franklin County, Arkansas in 1882.
genealogy • genealogy research • family history genealogy • ancestors • geneology
Named as one of the One Hundred Outstanding Heroes of World War I, Oscar F. Miller served his country with honor. He was born in Franklin County, Arkansas in 1882.
genealogy • genealogy research • family history genealogy • ancestors • geneology
Charles Lindbergh
Lindbergh devised new high altitude flying to save fuel and crossed the Atlantic in his biplane the Spirit of St. Louis.
lindbergh • transatlantic • transportation • history • flight
Lindbergh devised new high altitude flying to save fuel and crossed the Atlantic in his biplane the Spirit of St. Louis.
lindbergh • transatlantic • transportation • history • flight
RALPH BUNCHE: 1st African American Nobel Peace Prize Recipient
Profile of Ralph Bunche,outstanding United Nations Official, the first African American to receive the Nobel Peace Prize,and the first African American to receive a doctorate in political science.
african american history • united nations officials • nobel peace prize
Profile of Ralph Bunche,outstanding United Nations Official, the first African American to receive the Nobel Peace Prize,and the first African American to receive a doctorate in political science.
african american history • united nations officials • nobel peace prize
Black History; Honor to the Troops
Blacks have served honorably since the inception of the U.S. Here are some examples.
black • african american • negro • colored • army
Blacks have served honorably since the inception of the U.S. Here are some examples.
black • african american • negro • colored • army
African Americans in the Military
Triumphing over adversary, holding fast to military traditions, African Americans have made significant impacts throughout the military.
military • african americans
Triumphing over adversary, holding fast to military traditions, African Americans have made significant impacts throughout the military.
military • african americans
Canadian Military Units
Specific actions and responsibilities of Canada's military, and merchant outfits during the worlds armed conflicts.
canada • war • military • merchant navy • army
Specific actions and responsibilities of Canada's military, and merchant outfits during the worlds armed conflicts.
canada • war • military • merchant navy • army
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