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Berry Gordy
Army Veteran - Berry Gordy
Eiffel Tower
Did you know that when the Statue of Liberty’s internal designer unexpectedly died in 1879, Bartholdi hired Alexandre-Gustave Eiffel. Eiffel designed a 92-foot-tall central pylon to be the primary support structure of the statue’s interior. But Eiffel would become better…
Tuskegee Airmen
According to Wikipedia the Tuskegee airmen received praise for their excellent combat record earned while protecting American bombers from enemy fighters. The group was awarded three Distinguished Unit Citations. All black military pilots who trained in the United States trained at…
Uncle Sam Wants You
Did you know that James Montgomery Flagg’s depiction of Uncle Sam decorated the cover of Leslie’s Weekly on July 6, 1916. Millions of copies were reproduced as an Army recruiting poster in 1917 and 1918, when the U.S. was fighting…
Pvt. George Watson’s Medal of Honor
FOUR CHAPLAINS
When necessary, men and women of the military might have to risk their lives and give the ultimate sacrifice.
Observing Black History Month
Did you know that President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month as a federal observance at the nation’s bicentennial in 1976? He encouraged others, “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area…
The Marine Corps command structure is similar to the Army. True or False
The Marine Corps command structure is similar to the Army. True or False