Victory in Europe Day
On May 8, 1945, Americans celebrated Germany’s defeat with the first Victory in Europe Day.
On May 8, 1945, Americans celebrated Germany’s defeat with the first Victory in Europe Day.
On May 4, 1942, the World War II Battle of the Coral Sea began. It was the first fight between aircraft carriers; in fact, the ships weren’t even in sight of each other.
On March 19, 1941, the War Department ordered the creation of the the 99th Pursuit Squadron, better known as the Tuskegee Airmen.
On January 28, 1915, the Revenue Cutter Service and United States Life-Saving Service were merged to form the US Coast Guard.
On November 8, 1978, the world lost one of its most prolific artists – Norman Rockwell.
On November 7, 1944, Franklin D. Roosevelt became the first and only U.S. President elected to a fourth term.
On October 31, 1940, the nearly four-month-long Battle of Britain came to an end.
Staff Sergeant Esther McGowin Blake raised her right hand and enlisted in the first minute women were allowed to join the U.S. Air Force on July 8, 1948. In doing so, she paved the way for a new generation of women’s military service.