The history of American Merchant Marines from Revolutionary War to present day, with an emphasis on World War II. Includes a genealogy database. www.USMM.org
Remarks by the President, Secretary of Defense, and National Security Advisor, with additional information provided for travel warnings and fact sheets. www.state.gov/www/regions/africa/sudan_afghan.html
Links to historical and genealogical information that pertain to the United States. Some are unit and/or surname searchable. members.tripod.com/~nvance/War.html
Besieged by Santa Anna, who had reached Bexar on February 23, 1836, Colonel William Barret Travis, with his force of 182, refused to surrender but elected to fight and die. www.kwanah.com/txmilmus/tnghist3.htm
Society created by the U.S. Congress in remembrance of recipients of the Medal of Honor, the highest award that can given to military personnel. www.cmohs.org
Wars, from American Revolution to nuclear subs. Pictoral comparison of military rank and insignia and medals in all branches of US service and WWII Lutwaffe, and service information about members of the Johnmeyer family. www.jcs-group.com/military
History of the Aeronautical Systems Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, the Wright brothers, and the U.S. Air Force. Several publications on these topics can be read online www.ascho.wpafb.af.mil