Medal of Honor Awardee Horace Porter’s Astonishing Career
•June 21, 2019 • 1 Comment
Few Union men saw more of the Civil War or its principal commanders than Medal of Honor awardee Horace Porter. More »
•June 21, 2019 • 1 Comment
Few Union men saw more of the Civil War or its principal commanders than Medal of Honor awardee Horace Porter. More »
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From its inception, the M2 Browning .50-Caliber Machine Gun has been considered one of the deadliest (and highest produced) weapons ever made. More »
•June 16, 2019 • 1 Comment
During the Spanish American War, the USS Oregon raced against time and distance to evade Spanish and make a case for the Panama Canal. More »
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Commodore George Dewey’s flagship USS Olympia, which has survived wars and the ravages of time, found a home in Philadelphia. More »
•May 21, 2019 • 1 Comment
On a Secret Mission of Great Importance to the War Effort, Andrew Rowan Carried a Message to Cuban General Calixto Garcia… More »
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Stephen Crane was no admirer of Teddy Roosevelt, and the feeling was most certainly mutual. More »
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The World War 1 destroyers employed by the U.S. led directly to America’s dominance in the 20th century’s most decisive naval battles. More »
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Initially developed after the Spanish-American War, the 1903 Springfield Rifle enjoyed a long and celebrated career that spanned from World War I to the Vietnam War. More »
•April 26, 2019 • 1 Comment
Taking part in the Battle of Manila Bay, the Bolshevik Revolution and World War I, the USS Olympia is one of America’s most celebrated and famous Navy ships. More »
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Known for indulging in personal prejudices, many recognize William Rufus Shafter (a.k.a. “Pecos Bill”) as one of America’s worst leaders in history. More »
