Today is the 81st anniversary of D-Day, and I decided to focus on Pointe du Hoc.
On June 6, 1944, U.S. Army Rangers scaled the sheer 100-foot cliffs of Pointe du Hoc under relentless enemy fire. Their mission: take out German artillery threatening the D-Day landings at Omaha
250 years ago, on the night of April 18, 1775, three patriots—Paul Revere, William Dawes, and Dr. Samuel Prescott—rode out from Boston to warn colonial militias that British Regulars were marching toward Concord to seize munitions and supplies.
Paul Revere, an express rider
The Battle of Gettysburg began today 162 years ago. For three brutal days, Union and Confederate forces clashed in the hills and fields of Pennsylvania. The cost was staggering—over 50,000 casualties.
But one moment stands out: Pickett’s Charge on July 3rd. Confederate General
Ever wonder why #HispanicHeritageMonth starts on September 15?
On September 15, 1821 five Central American declared independence from Spain forming the United Provinces of Central America.
The United Provinces of Central America dissolved in 1839, forming modern day CA.
Only three people in U.S. history have ever earned the rank of 6-star general, officially known as General of the Armies of the United States.
The first was John J. Pershing, who was promoted while alive and even designed his own insignia (gold stars!) for the position.
The
6 years on 6 August 2018 I became History Dame.
I first started on Instagram with my History in Under a Minute videos. At that time, Instagram only allowed 60 second videos so they were truly history and under a minute.
I never imagined how History Dame would grow, but I am
250 years ago, in Cambridge, MA., George Washington took command of the newly formed Continental Army.
Washington stepped into history as the first Commander-in-Chief. Over the next several years, he proved his leadership and dedication, which prepared him for an even larger
220 years ago, on the dueling grounds at Weehawken, N.J., a years long rivalry turns into the most historic duel in American history.
While Hamilton (Federalist) and Burr (Republican) had political differences, it is said the breaking point was a letter published in the Albany
