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Doolittle Raiders Receive Congressional Gold Medal
Seven decades after the heroic Doolittle Raiders made the daring first strike back at Japan in World War II’s Pacific Theater Congress awards them its highest honor.
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Ford’s Theatre and Google Create Interactive Online Exhibitions
Ford’s Theatre and Google are partnering to create an interactive online “you are there” display of the theatre, the Petersen House, and artifacts within the museum.
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New Joan of Arc Museum to Open
A new museum, the Historial Jeanne d’Arc (Joan of Arc History Museum), will open in Rouen, France, in March 2015.
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‘Alvin York: A New Biography of the Hero of the Argonne’ Wins Colby Award
Norwich University awards 2015 William E. Colby Award for first book by an author to Col. Douglas V. Mastriano, PhD, for ‘Alvin York: A New Biography of the Hero of the Argonne.’
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National Campaign to Save Revolutionary War Battlefields
“Campaign 1776” is the first-ever national initiative to protect and interpret the battlefields of the Revolutionary War.
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‘Duty, Honor, Courage’ Week on American Heroes Channel
American Heroes Channel has a full week of programming planned in honor of Veterans Day 2014.
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National Parks Commemorate Veterans Day
On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2014, America’s National Parks’ entrance fee will be waived for everyone to commemorate the service of U.S. Armed Forces veterans.
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B-29 Airmen Fly Again at WWII AirPower Expo
Members of B-29 Superfortress aircrews who flew World War II missions will be present at the WWII AirPower Expo in New Orleans.
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Oldest U.S. Time Capsule to be Opened in New York
A time capsule from 1914, the oldest unopened time capsule in the U.S., will be opened in New York on Oct. 8, 2014.
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Underground Art from World War I
A link to Dr. Jeff Gusky’s photographs of art carved into rock beneath the battlefields of World War I, The Hidden World of WWI.
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National World War I Museum Online Exhibition
“Home Before the Leaves Fall” is a multimedia online exhibit exploring the events that precipitated World War I and the war’s first months.
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August 7 is Purple Heart Day
August 7 is Purple Heart Day in the United States, a time to remember and honor service personnel wounded or killed in action or who died as prisoners of war.
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Colorized World War I Photographs
A link to colorized versions of historic World War I photographs.
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World War I Photo Contest
Information on a photography contest related to World War 1 and its centennial observations.
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18th-Century Ice Cream at Mt. Vernon
Mount Vernon is offering visitors a chance to see how ice cream was made in George and Martha Washington’s time and to taste popular flavors of that era.
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Antony Beevor Wins Lifetime Achievement Award in Military Writing
British historian and author Antony Beevor has been named the winner of the 2014 Pritzker Military Museum & Library Literature Award for Lifetime Achievement in Military Writing.
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View Over 500 Photos of Naval History Artifacts
The US Navy’s Naval History and Heritage Commission has placed online over 500 photos of items from its extensive collection.
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America’s Oldest Newspaper Dedicates May to Military History Coverage
The Hartford Courant, America’s oldest continually published newspaper, chose the month of May to spotlight Connecticut’s role in US military history, from the Revolutionary War to the 21st century.
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Memorial Day Events at Pritzker Military Museum and Library
The Pritzker Military Museum & Library is offering several free programs and a new exhibit on SEALS over the Memorial Day weekend.
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Arlington National Cemetery 150th Anniversary Events
Arlington National Cemetery turns 150 in 2014, and a series of events are scheduled to honor that anniversary this summer.
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Sleeping with History at the National Archives
The Foundation for the National Archives in Washington, D.C., is hosting a sleepover for children age 8–12 and their parents.
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Operaton Supply Drop 2014 to Supply Troops with Games
Operation Supply Drop’s third annual fundraiser to provide U.S. troops deployed to combat zones with video game equipment and titles will take place May 17 – 18, 2014.
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Twenty-four Veterans’ DSC Upgraded to Medal of Honor
On Mar. 18, 2014, twenty-four veterans of WWII, the Korean War and Vietnam War will have their Distinguished Service Cross award upgraded to the Medal of Honor, following a review ordered by Congress in 2002.
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WWII Communications of Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz to Stream Live
The Naval War College Library will publicly unveil the 4,000-page “Gray Book” collection of Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz’s WWII communications on Feb. 24, 2014, streaming live online.
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Military Service Initiative to Aid Post-9/11 Veterans
Former President George W. Bush announced a Military Service Initiative to assist post-9/11 veterans with the challenges they face.
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‘Blood of Tyrants’ Wins 2014 William E. Colby Award
Logan Beirne’s “Blood of Tyrants” is named winner of the 2014 William E. Colby Award, given for books that make a significant contribution to the public’s understanding of intelligence operations, military history or international affairs.
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The Military Channel to be Renamed American Heroes Channel
The Military Channel is rebranding itself the American Heroes Channel, effective Mar. 3, 2014.
Read MoreParadox Interactive Announces Short Story Contest
Paradox Interactive is sponsoring an alternative-history short story contest based on their upcoming Europa Universalis IV: Conquest of Paradise. Entries due by January 31, 2014.
Read MoreCongress Considers Bill to Honor WWII’s OSS
A bill under consideration in the US Congress would award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), the World War II predecessor to the CIA and the US Special Operations Command
Read MoreOn ‘Giving Tuesday,’ the Civil War Trust Seeks Aid to Preserve History
The Civil War Trust announces Giving Tuesday: Giving Back History, a fundraising campaign to preserve battlefield land in several states and promote history education.
Read MoreOperation Supply Drop Provides Troops with Games
Operation Supply Drop, which raises donations to provide deployed troops and those in hospitals with video games, is growing rapidly, with donations still coming in.
Read MoreGettysburg Address No Longer ‘Silly Remarks’ as Harrisburg Newspaper Retracts 1863 Editorial
The Harrisburg, Pa., Patriot & News today retracted its Nov. 24, 1863, editorial that referred to Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address as the “silly remarks of the President.”
Read MoreFamily to Receive Remnants of WWII Bomber on Veteran’s Day
The remnant of a crashed B-17’s turret, which has sat in a chicken coop in Belgium since World War II, will be presented to the daughter of the pilot, Jim Dimel, on Veteran’s Day.
Read MoreGettysburg College and the Gettysburg Address
If not for a Gettysburg College alumnus, President Abraham Lincoln may not have delivered one of the most memorable speeches in American history in November 1863.
Read MoreWWII Vet Recounts Kamikaze Attack
In this video, World War II veteran Vernon Downes reflects on the moments when his ship was attacked by kamikaze pilots.
Read MoreWorld War II Medal of Honor Postage Stamp
On November 11, 2013, the US Postal Service will unveil World War II Medal of Honor Forever stamps as part of a ceremony at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, DC.
Read MoreArlington National Cemetery’s 150th Anniversary
In 2014 Arlington National Cemetery will host a series of events in observance of its 150th anniversary.
Read MoreJohn Antal – Presentation and Book Signing
Frequent “Armchair General” contributor Col. (ret) John Antal will be giving a presentation and signing copies of his “7 Leadership Lessons of the American Revolution” book in Washington, DC, on Oct. 23, 2013.
Read MorePritzker Military Library Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Pritzker Military Library in Chicago has increased the number of books and artifacts in its collection 10-fold in 10 years, and it is celebrating its anniversary with a Liberty Gala on Nov. 16, 2013.
Read MoreStaff Sergeant Ty Carter Becomes 5th Living Medal of Honor Recipient
Army Staff Sergeant, Ty Carter, will become the 5th living recipient of the Medal of Honor in a White House ceremony at 2:00 pm Eastern, Aug. 26, 2013
Read MoreFormer American POW Gets Back Ring Traded for Food in WW2
A hungry American aviator traded his cherished ring for food as a POW in World War II. Recently, he got the ring back.
Read MorePentagon 9-11 Fire Truck to be Displayed at Patton Museum
Foam 161, the fire truck damaged during the 9 / 11 attack on the Pentagon will be unveiled Sept. 11, 2013, as the centerpiece for a new exhibit on leadership at the General George Patton Museum and Center of Leadership, Fort Knox, Ky.
Read MoreUS Navy Featured in New Comic Book
Bluewater Productions announces the Aug. 21, 2013, release of the second title in its comic book series “American Defenders,” this time focusing on the history of the U.S. Navy.
Read More‘Crisis in Command’ Poll: Which WW2 Battle Do You Favor for Development?
Vote for your favorite from a list of proposed new World War II games in the “Crisis in Command” series from Shenandoah Studios.
Read MoreRising Storm $25,000 ‘Banzai’ Mapping Contest
Tripwire Interactive announces the “Banzai” Community Map Making Competition for their recent Pacific War releas, “Rising Storm.” Prizes to total over $25,000.
Read MoreTim O’Brien Wins Pritzker Military Literature Award for Lifetime Achievement
Tim O’Brien is the first fiction writer to receive the Pritzker Military Library’s Literature Award for Lifetime Achievement in Military Writing.
Read MoreNew Annual Book Prize for Works of Military History
The Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation announced today the establishment of the Guggenheim-Lehrman Prize in Military History. The prize, which carries an award of $50,000, will be awarded annually in recognition of the best book in the field of military history published in English during the preceding year.
Read MoreMatrix Games – Slitherine – AGEOD Looking for Producers
This release was sent to Armchair General. If you’re interested in working in the game industry, check it out. Matrix Games / Slitherine / AGEOD are recruiting AGAIN! We are looking for a Producer to join our ever expanding team at our offices in Epsom, Surrey. Applicants should have a sound knowledge of all aspects of the turn based strategy genre and ideally will be a fan and player of our games. Â Previous experience in the industry is not a prime requirement. It is much more important that you understand these types of game and be able to analyze what makes them work Our Producers are very much engaged with our developer partners from the very earliest stages of game development and should be able to provide supportive comment and feedback on all aspects of Game design, UI, Artwork, Marketing and just about any aspect where a developer may need advice. Age is not a criteria here, so If this is a role that might interest you please send...
Read MoreGeneral George Patton Museum to Reopen
Armchair General received the following media release from the General George Patton Museum and Center of Leadership, located at Fort Knox, Kentucky. ACG ran an article at the beginning of the museum’s transformation in 2011; click here to read that article, “General George Patton Museum of Leadership.” * * * The General George Patton Museum and Center of Leadership is scheduled to reopen June 14 at 10 a.m. The Patton Museum used to be one of the most sought after tourism destinations in the state of Kentucky. However, because the BRAC 2005 decision mandated that the Armor School move to Fort Benning, most of the artifacts – including a large collection of armored vehicles – were moved to Fort Benning as well. Thankfully, the collection of Patton’s personal artifacts stayed behind. Over the past three years the museum has undergone an extensive $5 million dollar renovation and now tells the story of Army Leadership – both bad and good – from 1775 to the present. The museum now features...
Read MoreFree Museum Admission for Members of Armed Services
For the fourth year, Blue Star Families and its partners have arranged free admission for military personnel and up to five family members at museums across America. For the summer of 2013, over 2,000 museums with a diverse range of offerings are participating.
Read MoreWW2 Medal of Honor Recipient to be Honored with Plaque on Attu Island
Pvt. Joseph P. Martinez, who received a posthumous Medal of Honor for his actions in the Battle of Attu during World War II, will be honored with a plaque on that island, now part of the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge.
Read MoreNational Memorial Day Parade 2013 – Highlights
Trace Adkins, Robert Griffin III, J.R. Martinez, Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise to honor veterans and fallen heroes during the 9th annual National Memorial Day Parade.
Read MoreRed Orchestra: Rising Storm – Beta Key Giveaway
One hundred free keys for the Beta of Red Orchestra: Rising Storm.
Read MoreLarge Gift Will Transform Norwich University, Oldest Private Military School in U.S.
Armchair General received the following media release from Norwich University, which was not only the first private military college in the United States, it is also the birthplace of the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC). As the birthplace of ROTC, Norwich houses all four branches of the armed services: Army, Navy, Marines and Air Force. It is also home to the annual William E. Colby Military Writers’ Symposium, which counts ACG among its sponsors. Founded by Capt. Alden Partridge in 1819, it continues to follow his philosophy that a structured military lifestyle combined with rigorous academics would benefit those pursuing careers in both the military world and the private sector. Armchair General is pleased to share the following information that shows NU will have the funding necessary to continue to expand upon its mission. President announces largest gift in Norwich history I am thrilled to announce that at the April 25, 2013, Board of Trustees dinner, COL (IL) J. N. Pritzker, IL ARNG (Retired) committed $25 million toward the...
Read MoreVietnam War Sailors Honored at Arlington
The U.S. Navy honored four Sailors from a Vietnam-era helicopter crew during an interment ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery May 2.
Read MoreWin a Trip to The National World War II Museum
Celebrate the animals that helped the Allies to victory by submitting your own animal hero to the Loyal Forces Photo Contest. You might win a trip to The National World War II Museum in New Orleans.
Read MoreDoolittle Raiders’ Last Reunion at Training Site
Three of the last four surviving members of the famed Doolittle Raiders will assemble for one last reunion in Ft. Walton Beach, April 17 – 21, 2013.
Read MoreBIRDIES FOR THE BRAVE 2013 Honors Men and Women in Uniform
THE PLAYERS Championship has a full slate of activities and programs scheduled during the 2013 event as part of Birdies for the Brave, a military outreach initiative proudly supported by the PGA TOUR.
Read MoreNorwich Announces Vt. Writer Winner of 2013 William E. Colby Award
Norwich Universityofficials announce that Thomas P. McKenna, of Stowe, Vt., is the 2013 William E. Colby Award winner for his book “Kontum: The Battle to Save South Vietnam†(The University Press of Kentucky, 2011).
Read MoreSt. Louis Freedom Suits Project puts original slave documents online
The St. Louis Freedom Suits Legal Encoding Project makes available to the public a treasure trove of information for genealogists, historians and others concerning the “Freedom Bonds” issued to Missouri slaves.
Read MoreFamed ‘Victory or Death’ Letter Returns to the Alamo
The “victory or death” letter written by William Barret Travis returns to the Alamo for a week—the first time it has been there since 1836.
Read MoreBattleship USS North Carolina Blog
Battleship USS North Carolina begins a blog containing stories from the veterans who served on the ship during World War II.
Read MoreTuskegee Airman Retired Col. Herbert Carter Dies at 95
Retired Col. Herbert E. Carter, one of the original Tuskegee Airmen, died Nov. 8, 2012, at the age of 95.
Read MoreFree Admission to U.S. National Military Parks for Veterans Day Weekend
National Parks Waive Entrance Fees for Veterans Day Weekend
Read MoreUSS Constitution Sails Again!
The USS Constitution, the oldest commissioned warship still afloat sailed from its berth in Charleston, Mass., Aug. 19, 2012, to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the ship’s victory over HMS Guerriere.
Read MoreHistorian Max Hastings to Receive Pritzker Lifetime Achievement in Military Writing Award
Historian Sir Max Hastings has been named the 2012 recipient of the Pritzker Military Library Literature Award for Lifetime Achievement in Military Writing.
Read MoreNational War of 1812 Bicentennial Kick-off in Baltimore
The War of 1812 is sometimes called America’s forgotten war, overshadowed by other conflicts in American history. It isn’t going to be forgotten during its bicentennial. The national launch of the War of 1812 bicentennial takes place in June with a week-long event in the Baltimore region and Chesapeake Bay area. Dubbed the Star-Spangled Sailabration, its special features will include an international maritime festival with tall ships on the water and a Star-Spangled Air Show featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. Several free public ship tours will be available over the course of the event. Overture For 2012, a new symphony composed by world-renowned musician and Baltimore native Philip Glass, will have its world debut June 17, performed by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. And for collectors, the U.S. Mint has issued two special coins, one gold and one silver. For more information, go to http://www.starspangled200.com/events_list and...
Read MoreHelp Out a Civil War Site – A ‘Take Pride in America’ Event
On Park Day, March 31, 2012, volunteer some time at a national Civil War park or local historical site to help with painting, clean up, or a host of other one-day jobs.
Read MoreCivil War History Workshop at Harpers Ferry
American Public University is partnering with the National Park Service at Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, to offer a three-credit summer graduate course focusing on the second year of the Civil War, 1862.
Read MoreWorld War One Historical Association
Armchair General received this media release from the World War One Historical Association. The 100th anniversary of The Great War starts in two years. The World War One Historical Association blog is up and running with articles, reviews and photos then and now. Go to ww1ha.wordpress.com. You can also find us on...
Read More‘A Nightmare’s Prayer’ Wins 2012 Colby Award
‘A Nightmare’s Prayer,’ (Threshold Editions, 2010), the first Afghanistan memoir ever to be published by a Marine Harrier pilot, has been selected as the winner of the 2012 William E. Colby Award.
Read More‘Act of Valor’ – Active-Duty SEALS and Live Bullets in an Action Thriller
The action-thriller Act of Valor used active-duty U.S. Navy SEALS and live ammunition during filming to create a more intense movie.
Read MoreUSS Monitor Website Launched by NOAA
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has opened a new Website in recognition of the 150th anniversary of the launch of the Civil War ironclad USS Monitor.
Read More‘Believe in Heroes’ Campaign
Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) has launched a new initiative created to rally Americans to put the veteran back in Veterans Day. Believe in Heroesâ„¢ calls on Americans to recognize the enormous sacrifices made by our newest generation of veterans.
Read MoreMilitary History Weekend, October 15 – 16
Military History Weekend will be held October 15 – 16, 2011, in Williamsburg, Virginia, featuring seminars. games, and interactive historical experiences including an authentic World War II boot camp.
Read MoreFirst African-American Naval Aviator to be Honored July 28
The U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, DC, will host a special film screening and panel discussion honoring the United States Navy’s first African-American Naval Aviator, Jesse L. Brown, on July 28, 2011.
Read MoreNew Movie About Korean War Evacuation at Heungnam
During the Korean War, U.S. Marines and the South Korean military saved 100,000 civilians in one of the largest humanitarian wartime evacuations in history; now, that story will be the basis for a movie.
Read More‘Vampire: The Masquerade’ Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary
‘Vampire: The Masquerade’ celebrates the 20th anniversary of the ground-breaking live-action roleplaying game.
Read MoreSpecial Programs About SEALs on Military Channel
On Sunday, May 8, 2011, the Military Channel will feature programs about U.S. Navy SEALs, from 8–11 p.m. Eastern Time.
Read MoreBring Home 13 U.S. Sailors Buried in Tripoli in 1804
Thirteen U.S. sailors have been interred in Tripoli, Libya, for over 200 years, and now Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Michigan, wants them brought home.
Read MoreWar of 1812 Bicentennial News
The bicentennial of the War of 1812 is less than a year away. The Great Lakes Seaway Trail has special events planned.
Read MoreAn Officer and a Movie on Military Channel
A new Military Channel series, An Officer and a Movie, pairs host Lou Diamond Phillips, with retired and active duty officers who lived through major battles or have an expertise in the conflicts depicted in notable Hollywood films.
Read MoreCall for Writers – ‘Germany at War’ Encyclopedia
ABC-Clio is seeking writers for Germany at War, a three-volume encyclopedia that will cover German military history from the Thirty Years War to today.
Read MoreSanta in World of Tanks
A video by Wargaming.net that shows how Santa might travel in their World of Tanks game.
Read MoreFree Online Game to Aid Military Families
Treasure Hunt Six, a free online and fully interactive trivia and puzzle game about American history, culture and values, is presented by ThanksUSA and the ESA Foundation.
Read MoreRide for Semper Fi Fundraiser
The Ride for Semper Fi helps raise money for Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund that assists Marines and sailors who are wounded or have life-threatening illnesses, and their families.
Read MoreSong to Help Wounded Warriors Project
Downloads of the song ‘I’ll Give My All’ by Jamie Tate will aid the Wounded Warrior Project.
Read MoreWounded Warriors: James Wright and David Rozelle
Army Major David Rozelle and Marine Sergeant James Wright were both seriously wounded in Iraq, but neither of these wounded warriors let their injuries destroy their lives.
Read MoreTurkey to Observe 95th Anniversary of WWI Battle of Gallipoli
On April 16–25, 2010, Turkey will observe the 95th anniversary of the First World War battle of Gallipoli with numerous activities.
Read MoreThe Marengo Museum and the Art of Keith Rocco
The Marengo Museum in Italy, dedicated to the 1800 Battle of Marengo during the wars of Napoleon, is undergoing a complete renovation of exhibits and galleries and has commissioned military artist Keith Rocco to create several original paintings.
Read MoreCold War Museum Finds a Home
The Cold War Museum finds a home in Vint Hill, Virginia, near Dulles International Airport.
Read MoreStripesGAMER Links Gamers in the Military
StripesGAMER.com creates a vital link between the millions of geographically dispersed gamers in the military, their family members and civilian counterparts, by providing an online destination where they are free to congregate.
Read More50th Anniversary of Vietnam War’s First American Combat Casualties
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first two American combat casualties of the Vietnam War with a special ceremony and wreath laying at The Wall on Wednesday, July 8, 2009.
Read MoreGI Film Festival
Third annual, award-winning GI Film Festival to showcase 47 of the world’s best military films.
Read MoreD-Day Memorial Seeks D-Day Vets
The National D-Day Memorial is inviting all D-Day veterans from around the nation to gather at the nation’s memorial to the Normandy invasion for the 65th Anniversary of D-Day in June 2009.
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