Apr
12
One of five boys, Phil Klay, was born in White Plains, New York 1983. Three of his brothers later enlisted in the military. As a result of his mother's work in international medical aid, his maternal grandfather's job as a diplomat, and his father's Peace Corps participation, Klay was exposed...
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Apr
11
George Washington, an American military commander, politician, and founding father, died on December 14, 1799. He served as the country's first president from 1789 to 1797. The Second Continental Congress called Washington the commander of the Continental Army in June 1775. He then presided over the 1787 Constitutional Convention, which...
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Apr
10
Smedley Darlington Butler, born on July 30, 1881, in West Chester, Pennsylvania, was a larger-than-life figure whose military career and unyielding principles earned him a legendary status in the United States Marine Corps. A two-time recipient of the Medal of Honor and a charismatic leader, Butler's service spanned decades and...
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Apr
09
Robert Edward Lee served as a Confederate general during the American Civil War. In the latter stages of the conflict, he assumed the role of overall commander of the Confederate States Army. Lee commanded the Army of Northern Virginia, which was regarded as the Confederacy's most formidable military force, from...
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Apr
08
Christopher Scott Kyle, aka Chris Kyle, the American Sniper, was born on April 8, 1974. He served as a competent shooter for the U.S. Navy SEALs. Kyle participated in the Iraq War for four deployments and received several valor and distinguished service awards. He received the Silver Star, three Bronze...
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Apr
07
John Bell Hood was born in Owingsville, Kentucky, on June 1 or June 29, 1831. He came from a family with English ancestry. He started his notable military journey after graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1853. Initially, John served as a cavalry officer in...
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Apr
06
Dan Crenshaw, a proud sixth-generation Texan, had always envisioned himself as a future member of the United States Marine SEALs. They are an elite combat force renowned throughout history. However, due to his father's work in the Colombian and Ecuadorian oil and gas industries, his family relocated. As a result,...
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Mar
16
Paul Dundes Wolfowitz, born on December 22, 1943, is an American political scientist and diplomat known for his influential role as the Deputy Secretary of Defense in the George W. Bush administration. His tenure was marked by significant policy decisions, including the Iraq War, which had profound implications for U.S....
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Mar
15
Elmer Davis, born on January 13, 1890, in Aurora, Indiana, was a pivotal figure in shaping wartime information and propaganda during World War II. As the director of the Office of War Information (OWI), Davis played a crucial role in coordinating and disseminating information to the American public and beyond....
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Mar
14
John W Booth was a famous actor in the 1800s who did a terrible thing. On April 14, 1865, he killed the President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, while Lincoln was watching a play at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. Booth came from a well-known family of actors in...
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