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June 28 in U.S. military history

1776: The unfinished American garrison guarding Charleston harbor comes under attack by nine British ships under the command of Adm.

1812: Immediately after Congress declares war against the United Kingdom, a squadron of American ships led by Commodore John Rodgers

1807: Off the coast of Norfolk, Va., the British frigate HMS Leopard attacks the American vessel USS Chesapeake, forcing Commodore

Featured image: “… to the shores of Tripoli…” Lt. Presley O’Bannon leading Marines during the Battle of Derna, inspiring the

1815: Like Andrew Jackson’s victory at New Orleans earlier in the month, the Americans and British clash again before word