Virginia’s Thomas Jefferson was a Founding Father who drafted the Declaration of Independence and who doubled the size of the country with the Louisiana Purchase while serving as the third president.
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Guide to U.S. Military Museums
There are hundreds of military and war museums in the U.S. and abroad, offering ample opportunity to learn about our history and celebrate the men and women who served this nation.
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Signers of the Declaration of Independence: North Carolina
Joseph Hewes, William Hooper and John Penn represented North Carolina at the Second Continental Congress and signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.
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Face of Defense: Space Force Basic Military Training Graduate Returns to Instruct Next Generation
Space Force Sgt. Morgan O. Thompson became the first guardian to complete Space Force basic military training and later graduate from military training instructor school as a Space Force military training instructor.
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Dolly Parton Supported America's Military for Over 50 Years
Country music legend Dolly Parton stayed connected to the military for more than a half century, consistently showing support for the troops over the years.
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Naval Academy Graduates Make History During NFL Preseason
Marine Corps 2nd Lts. Eli Heidenreich and Alex Tecza made U.S. Naval Academy football history when they appeared for the Pittsburgh Steelers in a 28-27 preseason loss to the Buffalo Bills.
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Medal of Honor Monday: Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Robert Edward Galer
Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Robert Edward Galer was a fighter pilot during World War II and went on to serve more than 20 years on active duty. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions in the skies over Guadalcanal in 1942.
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Microscopic Precision, Global Impact: Navy Scientists Support Trident Missile System
The precision needed to certify the nation’s underwater nuclear deterrent is anchored on the talents of civilian scientists at Naval Surface Warfare Center Corona Division in Southern California.
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Medal of Honor Monday: Army Air Forces Maj. Ralph Cheli
Army Air Forces Maj. Ralph Cheli, a bomber pilot, was posthumously presented with the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry during World War II.
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Signers of the Declaration of Independence: Massachusetts, Part 1
Second cousins John Adams and Samuel Adams represented Massachusetts as delegates to the Second Continental Congress and are considered Founding Fathers.
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