George S. Patton Jr. says, "No good decision was ever made in a swivel chair." At 5:55 p.m., General George S. Patton Jr. died peacefully on December 21, 1945. One... read more →
Chuck Feeney: I was with a special services unit in the Korean War, and when I got out, the biggest thing I got was a GI scholarship. The "Luck of... read more →
Contrary to popular belief, Benjamin Franklin is not the Father of Electricity. Despite his face gracing the $100 bill, Franklin was not a war Veteran. Instead, he played a pivotal... read more →
From 1987 to 2009, Christopher Shays was the representative for southwest Connecticut in the U.S. Congress. He was a moderate Republican, which means he had some liberal views on social... read more →
Throughout history, some people have embodied courage, sacrifice, and dedication to their country. Lucian Adams is a remarkable figure. His brave actions on the battlefield have made him a true... read more →
Barry Sadler, an American soldier, singer, composer, and pulp-fiction novelist, was born in Carlsbad, New Mexico, on November 1, 1940. He passed away in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on November 5, 1989.... read more →
Louis Zamperini, a World War II Veteran and Olympic distance runner, participated in the 1936 Berlin Olympics. He was poised to compete again in the 1940 Tokyo Games, which were... read more →
Andrew Maxwell Sebby is an esteemed U.S. Air Force Veteran and former pilot. Guided by a passion for history and astronautical engineering, Andrew's path led him to the prestigious Air... read more →
Colin Powell was a highly respected military leader, diplomat, and statesman. He is considered a prominent figure in American history. Colin Powell was born on April 5, 1937, in Harlem,... read more →
James Norman Mattis, born on September 8, 1950, served as the U.S. Secretary of Defense from 2017 to 2019. As a former four-star Marine Corps general, he supervised troops in... read more →
