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June 4, 1944: Lt. Albert Leroy David did the unthinkable.

He jumped onto a moving German U-boat in the middle of the Atlantic, not knowing if it was rigged to explode or sink.

The result? The first U.S. Navy capture of an enemy ship at sea in 129 years. https://t.co/8zp6BbHfMe

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This photo shows a Union regiment commissary. Keeping an army fed was a massive undertaking, and the commissary department was responsible for procuring and distributing rations. Here, you can see dressed beef ready for processing for the troops. https://t.co/ldGlQArnPJ

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By March 1942, enemy U-boats had become a major threat off the U.S. coasts. On March 10th, a U-boat sank an American tanker, the "Gulftrade," just three miles off the coast of New Jersey. This photo captured the ship before she sank beneath the waves, killing 18: https://t.co/0ItT0tKlLh,

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REV WAR PENSION TIPS: If you can't find a pension record, 1- Check alternative spellings. 2- Try a different state. Even if he lived in Virginia, he may have served from Pennsylvania. 3- Remember, it wasn't until 1832 that ALL veterans received a pension. If your ancestor passed away before this, there may not be a pension. Explore our new full-text search pension records here: https://t.co/nO09sg8LwS

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After significant pressure from abolitionists and Black leaders, President Abraham Lincoln officially authorized the establishment of the U.S. Colored Troops in May 1863. See their regiment records here: https://t.co/wxwVfSpI3q

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In May 1945, just days before VE Day, a 326th Bomb Squad crew crashed behind Highclere Castle (Downton Abbey). Only one survived: radio controller Leonard Nitti (pictured here). Years later, Nitti returned to Highclere, where a memorial now honors his crew: https://t.co/VWxX23IrB9

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Last chance! Honor the patriots in your family by discovering their military past. Enjoy 40% off a Fold3 membership. Offer ends tomorrow: https://t.co/QpNtvj6KxY

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On this Memorial Day, we look beyond the ink and paper of military records to honor the individuals they represent. Our mission has always been to document the brave, but today, we simply offer our gratitude. Freedom is never free.

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Most people think of the Civil War as a battle between the North and the South. But did you know that more than 100 soldiers from the Kingdom of Hawaii served, despite King Kamehameha IV declaring neutrality? Learn more on our blog: https://t.co/Su98cAMfo6

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We've just added 2 million new Korean War Era Draft Registration Cards to Fold3! These cards come from Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Nebraska, and South Carolina. Explore the new draft cards here: https://t.co/OuN5fuaCSS

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Honor the patriots in your family by discovering their military past. Enjoy 40% off a Fold3 membership this Memorial Day weekend! https://t.co/QpNtvj6KxY

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WWI ace Maj. Raoul Lufbery was lost 108 years ago this month. Serving both France & the US, he logged 17+ victories and became a legend of the Lafayette Escadrille. He died in combat in May 1918, jumping from his burning plane: https://t.co/RP1BCO6uC7

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Honor the patriots in your family by discovering their military past. Enjoy 40% off a Fold3 membership this Memorial Day weekend! https://t.co/QpNtvj6KxY

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Amazing news! We've just added 5 more states to our collection of Korean War Era Draft Registration Cards. Learn which states on our blog: https://t.co/F1C8yi7DTf

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Can you imagine a document containing 164 pages of details about your ancestor's military service in the War of 1812 and family records? That's exactly what this pension record contains. We are nearing the finish line of digitizing War of 1812 pension records. Check out the FREE collection here: https://t.co/3DuMq4e2Mg

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On May 15, 1942, the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAACs) was established. The bill, signed by President Roosevelt, allowed women to serve in the Army in non-nursing roles for the first time. https://t.co/7u4Z4aEiiI

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In 1969, Maj. Kern Dunagan was the man who refused to quit. Wounded multiple times over a 48-hour battle in Vietnam, he rescued wounded soldiers and refused medical help until his entire unit was accounted for. He was later awarded the Medal of Honor: https://t.co/asH4grpvm7

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After 85 years, US Navy Seaman Paul E. Newman is finally home.

Lost aboard the USS West Virginia during the attack on Pearl Harbor, he was recently identified via DNA technology. Today, Newman will be laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery: https://t.co/irWe1MZIs5

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This photo captures a rare moment of peace in May 1945. These are the men of the 386th Bomb Group participating in a Mother's Day parade in Belgium. This was just five days after V-E Day, and these soldiers marched to honor the mothers who waited for them to come home. Happy Mother's Day to mothers who serve, and mothers who inspire service: https://t.co/ikbf5VqtDd

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Zoom in to check out this amazing church. The Poplar Grove Church in Petersburg was a log church built by the 50th NY Volunteers during the Civil War. One newspaper article described the builders as "men of architectural taste." The church was torn down in 1868 after deteriorating: https://t.co/auyz4qBppp