April 17, 1961, 1,400 Cuban exiles launched what became a botched invasion at the Bay of Pigs on the south coast of Cuba. April 17, 1961 Bay of Pigs In 1959, Fidel Castro came to power in an armed revolt that overthrew Cuban dictator Fulgencio Batista. The US government distrusted Castro and was wary of …
Flag Raised for First Time at National World War I Memorial C. TODD LOPEZ, DOD NEWS Renault FT-17 tankA French-made Renault FT-17 tank, the type used by the American army, displays a gaping hole in its flank, the result from being knocked out by a German shell. The nation’s capital has national memorials commemorating the …
The Texas House passed its first-ever Constitutional Carry bill, HB 1927 by state @RepMattSchaefer, today. HB 1927 will allow law-abiding citizens over 21 to lawfully carry a handgun for personal protection without seeking a license to carry (LTC). The Bill passed by vote of 87-58 in the House. The GOP are concerned however that the …