Category: History

Pearl Harbor: History and Travel Tips

Sailors stand at the ready along the deck of a Navy ship at Pearl Harbor

Learn about the people who were there and the events of December 7, 1941, by visiting the Pearl Harbor National Memorial.

The King — Valor and Rock and Roll

The King — Valor and Rock and Roll

While music and film are undeniably the core of the King of Rock and Roll’s legacy, cultural icon Elvis Presley also left his mark on the U.S. Army.

Set the Stage for Patriotism

Set the Stage for Patriotism

The month of July brings plenty of patriotic opportunities your way, and lots of music that celebrates being free.

In Recognition of Their Service

This year will mark the 49th anniversary of the withdrawal of the U.S. combat forces from Vietnam. In 1974, a year after the end of the war, President Richard Nixon declared 29 March the first Vietnam Veterans Day. The commemorative day was signed into law and declared a U.S. flag code day by President Donald… Read more »