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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

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
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?
By Alex Balderston
Rejoice! Veterans Day is almost here. We celebrate Veterans Day every year. But,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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