Why we honor Vietnam Veterans Day
Each year on March 29, we observe National Vietnam Veterans Day. This day honors those who fought in the Vietnam War. When they returned from Vietnam, they were met with…
Who was Victoria Woodhull?
In short – Victoria Woodhull was America’s first female presidential candidate. But the fact is she was truly so much more. Hillary Clinton may have come closer to being president…
Why you should plan your Military Family Camp adventure now
Camping never goes out of style. And, if you’re tired of hotels or if you find hostels hostile then, FamCamps are just the destination you didn’t know you wanted. If…
Who were the Potsdam Giants?
“Fee-fi-fo-fum. Yo Prussia, here we come!” You might have called up Jack, the giant killer, had you lived in late 17th Century Europe. That’s when King Frederick William I of Prussia…
The story of Gregor MacGregor’s wild climb as a fake prince
If you’ve never heard of fake prince Gregor MacGregor, buckle up because this is a wild tale. Decorated Peninsula War veteran, MacGregor earned notoriety while fighting to save Spain from…
What was the Mormon Battalion?
February 1846 – Mob violence breaks out in Nauvoo, Illinois. The Mormons who settled the town are in big trouble. The Protestants in the region find Mormonism a little too…
The history of Operation Desert Storm
Operation Desert Storm officially began on January 17, 1991. That’s when a coalition of 34 nations, led by the United States, began bombarding military targets in Iraq. The bombing was…
6 things to do at Minot Air Force Base
Some people know Minot Air Force Base (AFB) for its frigid winters, thanks to its location near the Canadian border in North Dakota. However, in the non-winter months, North Dakota…
Here’s what to know about the Battle of Antietam
Union and Confederate forces fought the Battle of Antietam on September 17, 1862. It pitted the Union Forces against the Confederate Army. After the Second Battle of Bull Run, Confederate…
Here’s what you should know about the Inchon Landing Operation
During the Korean War, the Inchon Landing Operation lasted from September 15 until September 26, 1950. Many consider this the “first major armed conflict” of the Cold War. The battle…