The 6888th was sent overseas in 1945, when there was growing pressure from African-American organizations to include Black women.

For his actions during a military operation from "Abandoned Fire Support Base Maureen" in South Vietnam, David was presented ...

William Carney was the first African American to receive a Medal of Honor. Download this free graphic novel to read his story ...

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William Harvey Carney actions amid some of the most intense combat of the Civil War would earn him the respect of his fellow ...

Jimmer Fredette’s hopes for an Olympic medal were dashed last year by injury. Fredette was announced Monday as the first ...

While the contributions of US Marine Corps Sgt. Alfredo “Freddy” González may have been removed from some digital realms, ...

Simone Biles recently made her feelings known about being a part of the TIME 100's most influential list. The gymnast is currently in her off-season.

The Benjamin Prescott Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution met recently. The opening ritual was led by Regent Myra Johnston and Chaplain Deborah Cenni. The ...

Henry Langrehr, decorated World War II veteran and author from Clinton, died Wednesday at the age of 100. Langrehr was just 19 when he jumped from a plane over France during the war, moments ...