Monroe Doctrine announced
In his annual message to Congress on December 2nd, 1823, President James Monroe drew a bold line through the map of the Western Hemisphere.
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Operation Linebacker II begins over North Vietnam
On December 18th, 1972, United States bombers and supporting aircraft began a concentrated air offensive often known as the “Christmas bombing” of North Vietnam.
Operation Torch Landings in North Africa
On November 8th, 1942, the United States undertook its first major offensive in the European–North African theater of the Second World War.
Orchard Knob and Chattanooga
While East Tennessee struggled under siege, another crucial city lay under Confederate observation at Chattanooga, a gateway through the mountains into the Deep South.
Salerno landings and the Italian armistice
In early September 1943, the strategic picture in the Mediterranean shifted rapidly.
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Dedicated
On November 11th, 1921, three years to the day after the armistice, an unknown American soldier from the First World War was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery.
U.S. Northern Command stands up
In the wake of the September 11th attacks, defense planners reexamined how the United States organized its military commands to protect the homeland.
United States announces deployment to Somalia
Finally, on December 4th, 1992, President Bush addressed the nation to announce that American troops would deploy to Somalia as part of a multinational effort to secure humanitarian relief operations.
Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter / Tiger II family
A lightweight supersonic fighter family developed from Northrop’s N-156 design and widely exported.
Dan Dwain Schoonover
Dan Dwain Schoonover — Corporal U.S. Army Korean War Pork Chop Hill, near Sokkogae
George Ham Cannon
George Ham Cannon — First Lieutenant U.S. Marine Corps World War II Sand Island, Midway Atoll
George Seanor Robb
George Seanor Robb — First Lieutenant U.S. Army World War I near Sechault, France
John Noble Holcomb
John Noble Holcomb — Sergeant U.S. Army Vietnam War near Quan Loi, Republic of Vietnam
Michael Joseph Novosel
Michael Joseph Novosel — Chief Warrant Officer U.S. Army Vietnam War Kien Tuong Province, Republic of Vietnam
Peter Spencer Connor
Peter Spencer Connor — Staff Sergeant U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam War Quang Ngai Province, Republic of Vietnam
Unknown Soldier of Italy
Unknown Soldier of Italy — Not documented Unknown World War I Not documented
Vincent Robert Capodanno
Vincent Robert Capodanno — Lieutenant U.S. Navy Vietnam War Quang Tin Province, Republic of Vietnam
Arsenal: A-6 Intruder over North Vietnam, Vietnam War
A story of all-weather strike power and low-level courage told through the aircrews who flew deep into defended skies.