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7 Presidential Assassination Attempts in U.S. History

Although presidential assassination attempts are not unprecedented, it has been over 4 decades since a current or former president was attacked and harmed. In this blog, we will take a look back at 7 presidential assassination attempts in history.

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160th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg

2023 marks the 160th anniversary of the most famous battle of the American Civil War: the Battle of Gettysburg. Fought over three days across Pennsylvania farmland, Gettysburg was the war’s turning point and its bloodiest battle.

U.S. troops from Company A, 16th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division (the Big Red One) wade toward Omaha Beach on the morning of June 6, 1944.

Secrets of the Serial Set: D-Day

A massive collaboration between the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and other Allied nations, the storming of the beaches of Normandy required careful planning, hundreds of thousands of equipment and artillery, and immeasurable bravery.

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100th Anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

2021 is the 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Solider at Arlington National Cemetery. The marble tomb serves as a poignant reminder of all those Americans who gave their lives for their country—and never returned home.

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Paving the Way: Colin Powell’s Career and Legacy

Colin Powell, former secretary of state and at one time the highest-ranking Black person in the nation, passed away on Monday, October 18 from complications of COVID-19 at age 84. Despite being fully vaccinated, Powell’s fight with multiple myeloma had significantly weakened his immune system.

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The First Battle of the American Civil War: The Battle of First Manassas

160 years ago, the first battle of this bloody war was fought near a creek running through Manassas, Virginia. The Battle of First Manassas, also known as the First Battle of Bull Run, was predicted to be the war’s first and last battle. Read on to learn more about this moment in history.

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New Database: Military and Government

We are pleased to announce that we have added a new database, Military and Government. Learn more about how users can explore thousands of diverse publications related to the history, glory, and nitty-gritty of the U.S. Military.