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Memorial Day famous war heroes
Memorial Day famous war heroes
Famous war heroes.Memorial Day, always the last Monday in May, is a federal holiday to honor U.S. war heroes. Although originally set up to honor soldiers from the Civil War, the holiday expanded after World War I to include soldiers from all wars. Here's a look at just some of the famous war heroes in U.S. history.
George Washington
Revolutionary War
The first president of the United States made his name first in this war and then as commander in chief of the Continental Army.
His impact: Under his leadership, the army defeated the British in the Revolutionary War and the Colonies gained independence. Washington oversaw this legendary document guiding the new U.S. government and was named president in 1789.
Nathanael Greene
Revolutionary War
Gen. Nathanael Greene was George Washington's trusted friend and right-hand man during the Revolutionary War.
His impact: Greene played a pivotal role in the Siege of Boston and other battles before focusing on defending the South from the British . Several monuments were established to honor Greene after his death in 1786.
Robert E. Lee
Mexican-American War & Civil War
Lee came from a military family, first serving in the Mexican-American War before becoming the Confederate Army's most famous Civil War general.
His impact: Lee's loyalty was to this state, and he defended it as leader of this army before finally surrendering to Ulysses S. Grant's Union troops on April 9, 1865.
Philip Kearny
Mexican-American War
Kearny first served in the Mexican-American War as a captain and lost an arm at the Battle of Churubusco.
His impact: His bravery was noticed, especially by Gen. Winfield Scott, and Kearny was promoted to major after the war. He made a big impact in the Peninsula Campaign during the Civil War but was killed during the Battle of Chantilly on Sept. 1, 1862.
Ulysses S. Grant
Mexican-American War
Grant graduated from West Point and went on to serve in the Mexican-American War, learning about techniques of warfare from Gen. Zachary Taylor.
His impact: He went on to lead the Union Army in the Civil War, taking Forts Henry and Donelson from the Confederates, among other victories. His battlefield successes eventually forced Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee to surrender, which ended the war.
George A. Custer
Civil War
Custer graduated from West Point and gained fame as a successful cavalry commander in the Union Army during the Civil War.
His impact: He fought in the First Battle of Bull Run and was present when Robert E. Lee surrendered at Appomattox. He died in 1876 during the Battle of the Little Big Horn in the Plains Indian War.
Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard
Civil War
Beauregard was a general for the Confederate Army during the Civil War, fighting at Fort Sumter, the First Battle of Bull Run and the Battle of Shiloh.
His impact: He is known for defending Petersburg and Richmond in Virginia against the Union Army's offenses. His downfall may have been his relationships with senior military officials, including Jefferson Davis
Dwight D. Eisenhower
World War II
Before he became the 34th president of the United States, Eisenhower served as commander of the Allied forces during World War II.
His impact: Known for his military strategy, he oversaw the troops at this legendary battle in France.
Douglas MacArthur
World War II
MacArthur commanded the Allied forces in the South Pacific, including the Philippines and New Guinea, during World War II.
His impact: On Sept. 2, 1945, he oversaw the Japanese surrender on the U.S.S. Missouri , which ended the war. MacArthur also led U.N. forces during the first months of the Korean War.
Audie Murphy
World War II
Murphy is best known as the most decorated World War II soldier.
His impact: He received two dozen medals, including this honor, an amazing feat for someone not yet 21. He moved to Hollywood after the war and went on to star in more than 40 films,. He died in a plane crash in 1971
George S. Patton
World War II
Patton served in both World War I and II and is best known for his leadership as a general during World War II.
His impact: Nicknamed this, Patton became the commander of the Third Army and led troops in the Battle of the Bulge. He is also known for his strong, eccentric personality
William Dean
Korean War
Major General Dean commanded the 24th Infantry Division during the Korean War and received a medal of honor for his leadership during the Battle of Taejon.
His impact: Dean was captured by North Koreans after the battle and remained in their custody until the war ended.
Young-Oak Kim
Korean War
Korean-American Kim was born in Los Angeles in 1919. He retired from the army after fighting in World War II but re-enlisted in order to fight in the Korean War.
His impact: Kim pretended he didn't know how to speak Korean so he could join the infantry instead of becoming an interpreter. After proving himself time and time again, Kim was promoted and became the first Asian-American to command a combat battalion in the U.S. military.
John McCain
Vietnam War
Former presidential candidate McCain graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1958.
His impact: In 1967, while fighting in the Vietnam War, his plane was shot down and he was captured by the North Vietnamese. The decorated pilot was held as a prisoner of war until 1973
John Kerry
Vietnam War
Kerry enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1966, serving as a lieutenant and operating a Swift boat.
His impact: He was awarded a Silver Star, a Bronze Star and three Purple Hearts. Some controversy has surrounded Kerry's Vietnam War service
Norman Schwarzkopf
Gulf War
General Schwarzkopf was commander in chief of U.S. forces during Operation Desert Storm.
His impact: He coordinated troops as they marched through Kuwait and into Iraq, causing Iraqis to surrender in the Gulf War.
Iraq and Afghanistan wars
The United States entered into a war against the Taliban, Osama bin Laden and al-Qaida on Oct. 7, 2001, following the Sept. 11 attacks. On March 20, 2003, the U.S. declared war on Iraq to prevent the use of suspected weapons of mass destruction. Both wars have had a mixed response from the public
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May celebrity wedding anniversaries
May celebrity wedding anniversaries
Mark Consuelos & Kelly Ripa
Mark Consuelos and talk show host Kelly Ripa, May 1, 1996. Where?
Consuelos and Ripa eloped at a Las Vegas landmark . How much did the ceremony cost?
Elvis Presley & Priscilla Beaulieu
Elvis Presley and Priscilla Beaulieu,May 2, 1967. Where?
Presley was 32 and Beaulieu was 21 when they married at the Aladdin Hotel in a short civil ceremony that lasted only eight minutes and was attended by a small number of family and friends.
Dwayne Johnson & Dany Garcia
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Dany Garcia, May 3, 1997.
Johnson married Garcia the day after he turned 25. Who was his best man? Find out if they are still together.
Forest Whitaker & Keisha Simone Nash
Actor Forest Whitaker and Keisha Simone Nash,May 4, 1996. Where?
The couple's respective children from previous marriages took part in the wedding ceremony. Whitaker's son, Ocean Whitaker ,was the ring bearer.
Donny Osmond & Debra Glenn
Singer Donny Osmond and Debra Glenn, May 5, 1978. Where?
Osmond married Glenn in a religious wedding ceremony at a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
David Duchovny & Téa Leoni
"X-Files" actor David Duchovny and actress Téa Leoni, May 6, 1997. Where?
Duchovny and Leoni were married in a 20-minute garden ceremony .A scandal nearly broke up the marriage. Did they reconcile?
Heidi Klum & Seal
Supermodel Heidi Klum and singer Seal, May 10, 2005. Where?
The two were married on a beach at Seal's villa. Around 40 family members and friends watched as the happy couple exchanged vows.The couple is known for romantic gestures.
Mick Jagger & Bianca Perez Morena de Macias
Singer Mick Jagger and Bianca Perez Morena de Macias, May 12, 1971. Where?
A civil ceremony was followed by a religious ceremony at the nearby Chapelle Sainte-Anne. Per the bride's request, the ceremony included a medley of songs from a drama film. Check out wedding photos.
Ben Stiller & Christine Taylor
Actors Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor, May 13, 2000. Where?
Stiller was 34 and Taylor 28 when the two married at an oceanfront residence. Stiller's celebrity parents, Anne Meara and Jerry Stiller, were there for the special occasion. In keeping with the theme of the wedding locale, members of the wedding party wore leis.
Antonio Banderas & Melanie Griffith
Actors Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith, May 14, 1996. Where?
Banderas and Griffith met during the filming of a comedy.They were married in what was reported as a private, low-key ceremony at the Westminster register office. See photos of the couple.
Jane Seymour & James Keach
Actress Jane Seymour and James Keach, May 15, 1993. Where?
The two united in a romantic wedding ceremony in front of a congregation of some 370 guests. They were filming a TV movie at the time
Pete Wentz & Ashlee Simpson
Singers Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson, May 17, 2008. Where?
The bride wore an ivory lace Monique Lhuillier dress , a diamond necklace with matching earrings and a cathedral-length veil, and the groom wore a black Dior Homme tuxedo with white bowtie. Her famous bridesmaid? Did they go through with the divorce?
Michael Jackson & Lisa Marie Presley
Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley, May 18, 1994. Where?
The King of Pop and the daughter of the King wed in a secretive ceremony at the luxurious Casa de Campo resort.The high-profile coupling was famously short-lived.
Matthew Broderick & Sarah Jessica Parker
Actors Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker, May 19, 1997. Where?
Broderick and Parker were married in a secret ceremony, which was a surprise for even their guests, who thought they were attending a party. The wedding took place at the Angel Oresanz Synagogue in front of 100 guests. The couple recently welcomed twins.
Mary Stuart Masterson & Damon Santostefano
Actress Mary Stuart Masterson and Damon Santostefano, May 20, 2000. Where?
Santostefano proposed on Masterson's birthday while the two were vacationing with a platinum engagement ring decorated with a hexagonal-cut diamond flanked by two sapphire baguettes. The couple exchanged wedding vows that they had written themselves.That marriage fizzled in 2004; to whom is she married now?
Humphrey Bogart & Lauren Bacall
Actors Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall, May 21, 1945. Where?
Bogart and Bacall married in a small ceremony at the country home of Bogart's close friend, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author. See photos of the couple.
Eunice Kennedy & Sargent Shriver
Eunice Kennedy and Sargent Shriver, May 23, 1953. Where?
Kennedy and Shriver exchanged their wedding vows in a Roman Catholic ceremony at Saint Patrick's Cathedral
Ingrid Bergman & Roberto Rossellini
Actress Ingrid Bergman and director Roberto Rossellini, May 24, 1950. Where?
Rossellini cast Bergman in a starring role in his 1950 film after she had written him a letter expressing her admiration for his work as a director. The two fell in love while filming the movie in Italy
Claudia Schiffer & Matthew Vaughn
Supermodel Claudia Schiffer and Matthew Vaughn, May 25, 2002. Where?
Vaughn reportedly proposed to Schiffer with something other than an engagement ring .The couple was married at St. George's church in the village of Shimpling in Suffolk, followed by a reception at Schiffer's Elizabethan mansion. Their brood will soon become larger
Lisa Kudrow & Michel Stern
Actress Lisa Kudrow and Michel Stern, May 27, 1995.
Kudrow claims that she fell in love with Stern the moment she met him. She was 31 when she married him and reportedly lost her virginity on her wedding night
Vince Neil & Heidi Mark
Vince Neil and Heidi Mark, May 28, 2000. Where?
The two met on a blind date arranged by Mark's makeup artist in 1993 and were engaged within two months .The marriage was short-lived; find out from whom he separated in 2010.
Kirk Douglas & Anne Buydens
Actor Kirk Douglas and Anne Buydens, May 29, 1954.
Douglas met Buydens in 1953 when she applied for a job as his assistant on the French location shoot for one of his movies .
Tommy Lee Jones & Kimberlea Gayle Cloughley
Actor Tommy Lee Jones and Kimberlea Gayle Cloughley, May 30, 1981.
Jones met and fell in love with Cloughley while working on a 1981 drama. They divorced in 1996, and he married someone else.
Randy Travis & Elizabeth Hatcher
Country singer Randy Travis and Elizabeth Hatcher, May 31, 2002. Where?
Travis and Hatcher were married in a private ceremony. The only people who attended were the two witnesses the preacher brought with him. Hatcher is 16 years older than Travis .They divorced last year.
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