Each #FourthofJuly we celebrate the passage of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. That day, the Thirteen Colonies that we now know as the United States of America asserted their autonomy and became a beacon of hope for many nations that later declared their independence. This #IndependenceDay, Global Ambassador Juanita Sepulveda from Dress for Success San Antonio--a United States Marine Corps veteran, author, and entrepreneur--reflects on the significance of being a first-generation American, and a veteran advocate.
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Today marks the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of Normandy, a pivotal moment in American and world history. On June 6, 1944, Allied forces, including brave American soldiers, stormed the beaches of Normandy in an unprecedented military operation that became a turning point in World War II. This heroic act not only showcased extraordinary courage and sacrifice but also played a crucial role in preserving democracy and securing freedom for millions. As we commemorate this historic event, it's essential to recognize its significance in American military history. The lessons learned from D-Day highlight the strategic, logistical, and human elements of warfare that continue to inform military practices today. This fall, I am honored to be the professor of record for HIS - 401 "American Military History 1865 - Present" at Northern Kentucky University. In this course, we will explore the enduring impact of events like D-Day on our nation's military legacy and the broader fight for democracy. #DDay80 #AmericanMilitaryHistory #WWII #NormandyInvasion #Democracy #HistoryEducation #MilitaryHistory #RememberingHeroes #NKU #HigherEducation #PublicHistory
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Eighty years after D-Day, we honor the bravery and heroism of all Allies during War World II. Their sacrifices resonate with U.S. forces today, who remain steadfast in their commitment to global peace and security. D-Day is a lasting reminder of how the strength of alliances and shared ideals turned the tide against tyranny. As we commemorate D-Day 80, we reflect on the sacrifices made to keep Europe secure, free, and at peace. #WWII #StrongerTogether
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The American Revolutionary War (1775-1783) was a long and bitter conflict fought between Great Britain and its rebellious thirteen colonies, which were struggling for independence as a new nation, the United States of America. The Americans ultimately prevailed, but only after eight years of warfare, approximately 250 battles and skirmishes, and 25,000-70,000 wartime dead. This collection examines 20 of the most significant battles of the American Revolution. From the 'shot heard round the world' on Lexington Green to the bloodbath on Breed's (Bunker) Hill; from the Continental Army's 'darkest hour' after Long Island to Washington's resilient successes at Trenton and Princeton; from the turning point at Saratoga to Nathanael Greene's 'war of posts' in the South and, finally, to the ultimate American victory at Yorktown. These battles should not only be of interest to students of military history but also to those who wish to understand the origins of the United States. How did an army of untrained, undisciplined provincials defeat one of the greatest militaries in the world? What were the strategies used by Washington, Greene, and other revolutionary and British generals? What part did the French alliance play in the conflict, or Britain's German auxiliary troops? These questions, and more, can be answered in the articles below, which will hopefully give the reader a better picture of the long and painful birth of the United States. #Warfare #AmericanRevolution #MilitaryHistory #History #WHE
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On April 25, 1898, America declared war on Spain, igniting the Spanish-American War. This decision was not just a response to the explosion of the USS Maine or a call for Cuban independence; the actions and desires of key figures like Theodore Roosevelt also influenced it. As the Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Roosevelt played a crucial role in preparing the Navy for potential conflict, advocating for a robust American naval force and pushing the boundaries toward war. Theodore Roosevelt idolized his father, considering him the greatest man he ever knew, but he also harbored a sense of inherited duty to compensate for what he perceived as his father's avoidance of military service during the Civil War, having paid for a substitute to serve in his place. This sentiment fueled Roosevelt's determination to prove himself courageous and his family honorable. He saw military service not only as a personal test but as a means to uphold the family's reputation and demonstrate the virtues he believed were essential to American identity and leadership: bravery, toughness, and a willingness to fight for one's country. This belief drove him to resign from his government post to join the Rough Riders, leading them into the famous charge up San Juan Hill. The declaration of war on Spain was a turning point for America and for Roosevelt, marking the emergence of the United States as a global power and solidifying Roosevelt's image as a national hero. His actions during this period reflected a complex interplay of personal ambition, patriotic duty, and a vision for American expansionism. As we look back on April 25, 1898, let's remember the intricate motives and historical currents that led to the Spanish-American War, and Theodore Roosevelt's significant role in steering the course of American history. 🇺🇸 #April25 #SpanishAmericanWar #TheodoreRoosevelt #AmericanNavalPower #Patriotism #RoughRiders #HistoricalTurningPoint #DutyAndHonor 🚢
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Only a few of the greatest generation remain with us. But 80 years later let us never forget these HEROES that helped save the world and preserve American freedom and democracy! 🇺🇸 U.S. President, Joe Biden, along with other leaders, are honoring them today at the 80th D-Day Commemoration on those same shores and cliffs. I salute the memory and sacrifice of the WWII heroes. D-Day was the name given to the June 6, 1944, invasion of the beaches at Normandy in northern France by troops from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and other countries during World War II. At the time, the D-Day invasion was the largest naval, air and land operation in history, and within a few days about 326,000 troops, more than 50,000 vehicles and some 100,000 tons of equipment had landed. By August 1944, all of northern France had been liberated, and in spring of 1945 the Allies had defeated the Germans. Historians often refer to D-Day as the beginning of the end of World WarII.
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Wayback at the end of the Civil War, there was a failed movement to create a new country versus re-joining the Union (The Knights of The Golden Circle)... Fast forward to 2024, and the democRAT ancestors of those failed Confederates are merely bringing Mexicicans (and anyone who wants to walk over) to the United States, instead of trying to join forces with Mexico and the Carribean leadership. The really bad news? We'll ALL be slaves, if they succeed. "The primary objective of the Knights of the Golden Circle was to establish a new slaveholding nation, called the "Golden Circle," encompassing parts of the Southern United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean, essentially aiming to expand the territory where slavery was legal by acquiring new territories through military expeditions and annexation, thus bolstering the power of the Southern slaveholding class." ---Smithsonian
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ICYMI: Juneteenth: 5 Civil War battles that black Union soldiers played a key role: In honor of Juneteenth, here are five American Civil War battles in which African American Union soldiers played an important part. #Juneteenth #history #blackhistory #CivilWar #Union #AfricanAmericans
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A great book, providing a series of essays on how Britain’s leadership envisioned fighting World War I in the years prior to the conflict and how those policies and concepts worked in execution. The editor, foreign policy professor Greg Kennedy, assembles a wide array of subjects in these essay. The topics covered include relations with neutral powers, plans for economic warfare, technological advancement, and decisive naval engagements. Economic warfare, in particular, receives wide coverage, both with dedicated chapters and as a major theme within chapters focusing on foreign affairs. The book does not delve too closely in the tactical questions of the dreadnought age, though topics of concentration, span of control, and the means of tactical evolution are discussed. Kennedy and the other authors continually drive home the unanticipated expansion of this Great War and the importance of organizational flexibility. They make the point that the ability of British institutions to evolve and react were key factors in overcoming a material parity (and sometimes even inferiority) with Germany, especially when the neutral powers constrained Britain’s favorable geographic position. Highly recommended for any strategic thinker in an era of globalized great power competition.
Britain's War At Sea, 1914-1918: The war they thought a…
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Once upon a time when the United States faced dangers from Europe and Asia, The Pan American Union was created to affirm the common interests of the Western Hemisphere nations, interests based on history, culture, values, democratic ideals, and, of course geography. A hymn of the Americas was written and sung by school children throughout the continent and the Star Spangled Banner was translated into Spanish for U.S.Hispanics to sing. Soldiers from various Latin American countries joined the allied forces fighting against Fascism y other ways all the countries of the hemisphere cooperated in the war effort. If the United States had chosen to utilize Latin American labor for industrial production rather than Asian, the stability of the entire hemisphere would be today secure and its democratic institutions would be the norm and an example for the rest of the world. So many people inthe US and Latin America do not know that the Spanish language has been spoken in North America about a century longer than English and fail to understand why thousands of Spanish names are part of the U.S. geography identifying states, cities, towns, mountains, rivers, and the personal identity of nearly 50 million United States Americans.
Director of the William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies at the National Defense University
Please join me and the rest of this brilliant cast next Tuesday at the Schar School in Arlington for a panel discussion about the evolving and emerging threats to security in the Americas and what the United States can do to improve regional cooperation. Guadalupe Correa-Cabrera John Polga-Hecimovich Jazmine Ulloa Clare Ribando Seelke William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies National Defense University Council on Foreign Relations Americas Society/Council of the Americas Congressional Research Service United States Naval Academy https://lnkd.in/eGAbJQgj
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Juneteenth: 5 Civil War battles that black Union soldiers played a key role: In honor of Juneteenth, here are five American Civil War battles in which African American Union soldiers played an important part. #Juneteenth #history #blackhistory #CivilWar #Union #AfricanAmericans
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