Audie Murphy Earns Medal of Honor
On January 26, 1945, Audie Murphy single-handedly held off an entire company of German soldiers at the Colmar Pocket, an action that earned him the Medal of Honor.
World War II
Death of former President Harry Truman
On December 26, 1972, America’s 33rd president, Harry S. Truman, died.
Pennsylvania Becomes 2nd State
On December 12, 1787, Pennsylvania was the second state to ratify the Constitution and be admitted to the Union.
Battle of Tarawa Begins
On November 20, 1943, U.S. troops launched the Battle of Tarawa, the first American offensive in the central Pacific region of World War II.
Battle of Leyte Gulf
On October 23, 1944, the Allies launched the Battle of Leyte Gulf in the Pacific.
President Truman Announces Japan’s Surrender
After nearly six years of a world at war, the Japanese surrendered on August 14, 1945, effectively ending World War II.
Signing of United Nations Charter
On June 26, 1945, 50 nations signed the United Nations Charter.
Kentucky Becomes 15th State
On June 1, 1792, Kentucky was admitted as America’s 15th state.
Wisconsin Becomes 30th State
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