Dedication of Lincoln Memorial
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On May 24, 1940, Igor Sikorsky successfully flew the first single-rotor helicopter.
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 February 3, 1943, after the SS Dorchester was sunk, four chaplains sacrificed their lives to protect the other men on their boat.
On January 28, 1915, the Revenue Cutter Service and United States Life-Saving Service were merged to form the US Coast Guard.
On January 25, 1945, the Battle of the Bulge came to an end.