Why the South was actually fearful of President Lincoln’s assassination
When John Wilkes Booth shot President Abraham Lincoln on April 14, 1865, he was acting in support of the South, of slavery, and his fervent belief that Lincoln was out…
This Crow GI became the last Indian War Chief during World War II
Few American veterans will ever officially earn both the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the title of Crow War Chief. Joe Medicine Crow might be the only one. His other awards include the Bronze Star and the French Légion d’Honneur. Ho…
Two future presidents fought in the same obscure Civil War battle
While the Battle of South Mountain itself won’t be written about in history textbooks, the overall effort to expel Confederate forces from Maryland is, and the Union victory there was…
George W. Bush survived an assassination attempt because of a red handkerchief
Of all the controversial policies and actions of the administration of President George W. Bush, the one that came closest to costing the president his life was his close relationship…
5 Facts about Dwight Eisenhower’s time at West Point
Earlier this month, cadets arrived at West Point for “R day” or reception day…
9 inauguration memes you need in your life
Last week the United States swore its 46th president into office. Even during a pandemic, a big deal was made by event planners, celebrating a new accomplishment by our latest…
Here’s what happens to the ‘nuclear football’ if Trump decides to skip Biden’s inauguration
An important yet discreet part of the inauguration of a new president is the transfer of command and control authority over the US nuclear arsenal, but there is the possibility…
This is how U.S. Marines are the President’s Fist
Throughout world history, leaders have needed expeditionary units to enforce their rules abroad. When diplomacy fails and time is of the essence, sometimes sending in the full Army is not…
U.S. officially withdraws from Open Skies Treaty; Moscow says ‘All options are open to us’
The United States formally withdrew on November 22 from the Open Skies Treaty, an 18-year-old arms control and verification agreement that Washington repeatedly accused Moscow of violating. The withdrawal is…
The highly caffeinated life of Dwight D. Eisenhower, the chain-smoking D-Day mastermind who became president
There are a lot of benefits one can get from drinking coffee. Studies show the right amount of coffee can lower your risk of Parkinson’s disease and Type 2 diabetes. It also has a
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