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Daniel Boone, born in 1734 in Pennsylvania, is celebrated as a legendary frontiersman in American history. Known for blazing the Wilderness Road through the Cumberland Gap in 1775, he played a key role in westward expansion by enabling settlers to reach Kentucky. Boone founded Boonesborough, the fir...

Anthony McAuliffe is best known for his leadership during the Battle of the Bulge in WWII, particularly for his iconic "Nuts!" response at Bastogne. His strategic command of the 101st Airborne Division during the siege at Bastogne remains a hallmark of his military prowess and has solidified his rep...

John Robert Fox was a U.S. Army officer in World War II known for his heroic act during the Battle of Sommocolonia on December 26, 1944. Faced with an overwhelming German assault, Fox directed artillery fire on his own position to impede the enemy's advance and protect his fellow soldiers. This self...

Rick Rescorla, a security executive at Morgan Stanley, was instrumental in saving thousands during the 9/11 attacks. Born in Cornwall, England, he had a distinguished military background and joined the US Army, serving in Vietnam. Rescorla's foresight and planning guaranteed Morgan Stanley's employe...

Henry Erwin, a Sergeant in the United States Army Air Forces was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during a B-29 mission over Koriyama, Japan, in April 1945. Erwin displayed exceptional bravery by disposing of a malfunctioning phosphorus bomb from the aircraft, preventing disaster an...

Chris Mintz, a U.S. Army Veteran, intervened during a shooting at Umpqua Community College on October 1, 2015. He courageously confronted the shooter to protect fellow students. Despite being shot seven times, he acted with heroism which ended up saving lives. His recovery journey was supported by a...

Douglas Munro, a Signalman First Class in the U.S. Coast Guard, made the ultimate sacrifice during the Battle of Guadalcanal in World War II. On September 27, 1942, he bravely led an evacuation mission, saving nearly 500 Marines under intense enemy fire. He used his Higgins boat to shield them, ulti...

Joseph Petrosino, a pioneering NYPD detective, waged a legendary war against the American Mafia at the turn of the 20th century. Born in Italy, he rose to prominence by combating the Black Hand through groundbreaking investigative techniques, including the use of undercover operations. He formed the...

Paul Revere and his midnight ride on April 18, 1775, alerted the patriots of advancing enemy forces. His ride, marked by lanterns in the Old North Church, became a pivotal moment in American history. What drove this icon of American history to risk his life for the cause of liberty? Highlights Event...

Kaitlin Roig-DeBellis is remembered as a hero of Sandy Hook for her quick thinking and bravery during the tragic school shooting on December 14, 2012. She protected 15 of her first-grade students by securing them in a bathroom and blocking the door. Her courage under pressure exemplified her compass...