December 21 in U.S. military history
1861: President Abraham Lincoln signs a bill creating a “Medal of Honor” for enlisted sailors and Marines who “distinguish themselves
Read More1861: President Abraham Lincoln signs a bill creating a “Medal of Honor” for enlisted sailors and Marines who “distinguish themselves
Read More1636: The Massachusetts General Court in Salem orders the creation of a militia, requiring all able-bodied men between the ages
Read More1941: The small American garrison on Wake – consisting of a few hundred Marines, sailors, and civilian contractors – repels
Read More1779: Gen. George Washington’s army establishes their winter headquarters at Morristown, N.J. during the worst winter of the 1700s. 1918:
Read More1804: Marine Corps 1st Lt. Presley O’Bannon, William Eaton, Navy Midshipman George Mann, and seven Marines land at Alexandria, Egypt
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