Today in military history: Vietnam War Memorial dedicated
On Nov. 13, 1982, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was dedicated in Washington, D.C. Following a week of events recognizing the men and women who served in the Vietnam War, the…
Everything you didn’t know about FDR’s monument
One of the most overlooked monuments at the National Mall, the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial is located in West Potomac Park between the Tidal Basin along the Cherry Tree Walk…
Today in military history: Brits capture and burn Washington DC
On Aug. 24, 1814, British forces achieved victory in the Battle of Bladensburg, Maryland, and marched into Washington, D.C. The burning of Washington was a retaliation attack for the American…
The contents of Abraham Lincoln’s pockets when he was shot
On April 14, 1865, John Wilkes Booth shot President Abraham Lincoln at Ford’s Theater in Washington, D.C. with a .44-caliber single-shot derringer pistol to the back of the head. While Booth fled on horseback, the president was rushed to a boarding…
The origin of the famous ‘red phone’ in the Oval Office
In countless movies, in references across all mediums, the red phone exists. Brightly hued and highlighted through dramatic dialogue, we are shown this famous form of communication within the White…
MIGHTY 25: Meet Elaine Rogers, USO-Metro’s shining star
Elaine Rogers has been leading the USO-Metro in the Washington DC area since 1977 and has grown it to the largest USO affiliate in the world. Her dedication to the…
Vietnam Veterans Memorial – why listing the names of the fallen matters
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial was dedicated on November 10, 1982, with 57,939 names. Since then, more names have been added. Currently, there are 58,282 names listed. Ten new names were…
Washington, DC: Inside the city of spies
At first glance, Mr. Smith’s in the trendy Georgetown area of Washington, DC, may seem like a regular bar.
On any given day — at least before COVID-19 — you’d find a cross-section of Washington’s society there for the burgers and the b…
The Army is conducting a secret operation in the DC area
Well, the Army’s secret is out – specifically its secret operation in the U.S. capital that has Blackhawk helicopters flying American troops around the Washington, D.C. area. The accidental leaker is, surprisingly, the United States Army and its …
There are an estimated 10,000 spies in Washington DC
Of the more than 700,000 residents of the capital of the United States, 10,000 of those are actively working in the interests of a foreign power. The city is filled with federal employees, military personnel, contractors, and more who are actively w…