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Today in History: Today is Friday, April 19, the 110th day of 2024.
By The Associated Press. Today's Highlight in History: On April 19, 1993, the 51-day siege at the Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas,...
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On this day in history, April 19, 1951, Gen. MacArthur delivers 'Old soldiers never die' speech to Congress
Gen. Douglas MacArthur delivered his farewell address to Congress on this day in history, April 19, 1951, uttering the famous line, "Old soldiers never die; they just fade away." Eight days before the speech, MacArthur had been relieved of his duties as general of the U.S. Army by President Harry S. Truman — putting an end to his storied military career. "I am closing my 52 years of military service," said MacArthur in the speech, which is available on the Library of Congress website. ON THIS...
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April 28: ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY
ON THIS DAY IN 1928, the Brooklyn Daily Eagle reported, “WASHINGTON (AP) — The flags of Germany and Ireland which the Bremen carried on its transatlantic flight were laid across the grave of Floyd Bennett today by the German and Irish fliers to commemorate his fidelity to the traditions of the air The aviators