It took 7 decades to find and identify Fr. Kapaun's remains.

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"They were the bravest men we knew, and we can never thank them enough."

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The Marines weren't prepared for urban warfare, but they gave it all they had.

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Three of the Marines who raised the flag were killed in action just days later.

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Black Americans have a long and rich history serving in the U.S. Coast Guard.

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It was not until 50 years after WWII that seven African American heroes were finally awarded the Medal of Honor for their heroic actions during WWII.

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The "Memphis Belle" crew's accomplishment of successfully completing 25 missions was not without unimaginable and harrowing experiences against an equally advanced and powerful enemy.

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This is a brief history of the events that took place at the Battle of Khe Sanh during the Tet Offensive of 1968 in Vietnam.

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Freedom is one of the deepest and most profound desires of the human heart.

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Buffalo Soldiers have fought against Indians but were also commanded to protect certain tribes.

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