War Letters |
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One of the most famous World War II's cartoonist, Bill Mauldin, chronicled war for the people doing the fighting.
War Letters |
Timeline
From the first guerilla war for American independence from England in 1775 to end of the Bosnian War in 1995.
War Letters |
Article
In every American war, military men and women captured the horror, pathos and intensity of warfare by writing letters home.
War Letters |
Article
Learn about wartime letters and censorship.
War Letters |
Primary Source
Chances are you and your family have old war letters or other family artifacts. These things are not only of personal value, but may be of historic significance to your community as well.
The Great War |
Article
The Battle of Belleau Wood in 1918 has since achieved near mythic status in U.S. military history, particularly for the U.S. Marines.
Ulysses S. Grant |
Article
Read an electronic edition of Ulysses Grant's famous Personal Memoirs , a 19th-century bestseller.
Ulysses S. Grant |
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Take a look at the world of Grant's early life.
Truman |
Primary Source
Leaflets dropped on cities in Japan warning civilians about the atomic bomb, dropped c. August 6, 1945.
My Lai |
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Following the My Lai massacre, during which between 347 and 504 civilians were killed, the story remained largely out of the public eye until the media published Haeberle's photographs in November 1969.
Ulysses S. Grant |
Article
The column of mourners who accompanied Grant was seven miles long. Among those mourners were three presidents.
Ulysses S. Grant |
Article
When Grant left with his family for a world tour in 1877, he had more than rest and relaxation in mind.
