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Vintage group photo of an early baseball team.

Earning Medals, Winning Rings: 7 World Series Winners Who Were Also Veterans

By Dana Congelosi
From Yogi Berra to Jackie Robinson, explore the shared history of Major League B
Vintage photo of men blowing up a war balloon

The Union Army's Balloon Corps: “The Most Shot-At Men of the Civil War”

By Dana Congelosi
Discover the history of the Union Army Balloon Corps, the US military's very fir
Veterans Day’s Evolution: The History Behind WWI Armistice Day

Veterans Day’s Evolution: The History Behind WWI Armistice Day

By Buddy Blouin
The WWI armistice on November 11 would signal the end of the Great War. But, the
Why Is Veterans Day Celebrated On November 11th?

Why Is Veterans Day Celebrated On November 11th?

By Alex Balderston
Rejoice! Veterans Day is almost here. We celebrate Veterans Day every year. But,
USS Lincoln, deeply in need of maintenance, comes into port Closeup.

A Look at the Longest U.S. Navy Carrier Deployments in History

By Michael Madrid
From the USS Midway to the Gerald R. Ford, discover the longest U.S. Navy carrie
Vintage photo of Black Civil War soldiers

The Charge History Forgot: USCT Valor at the Battle of New Market Heights

By Dana Congelosi
Explore the forgotten Civil War history of the Battle of New Market Heights, whe
A group of 8 recruits takes the oath of enlistment.

“I Do Solemnly Swear…”: The Constitutional Oath That Outlasts Every Administration

By Dana Congelosi
Dolly and her band on stage at the Grand Ole Opry.

"An All-American Heart": A Look Back at Dolly Parton's Military Support

By Allison Kirschbaum
Two captains hold a picture of Esther Williams as a row of seamen look on.

Mischief to Boost Morale: The Esther Williams Trophy, Crossing the Line, and Other Navy Traditions

By Dana Congelosi
Vintage photo of Black soldiers in a truck in Korea.

The Korean War's Uneven Integration: What the Record Says and What Veterans Remember

By Dana Congelosi
Iconic photo of three astronauts standing in front of a picture of the Moon.

Pilots First, Astronauts Second: The Military Service of the Apollo 11 Astronauts

By Dana Congelosi
Lithograph showing the Battle of Little Bighorn, from the Indian side.

What History Books Often Leave Out About the Battle of Greasy Grass

By Allison Kirschbaum
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