On August 7, 1942, the U.S. 1st Marine Division began
Operation Watchtower, the first U.S. offensive of the
war, by landing on Guadalcanal, one of the Solomon
Islands.
07
Aug
U.S. FORECES INVADE GUADALCANAL
07
Aug
OSCAR-WINNING DIRECTOR HAS DIED
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William David Friedkin (August 29, 1935 – August 7, 2023)
LOS ANGELES (AP) — William Friedkin, the Oscar winning
director who became a top filmmaker in his 30s with the
gripping “The French Connection” and the horrifying “The
Exorcist” and struggled in the following decades to match
his early success has died. He was 87.
Friedkin died from heart failure and pneumonia at his home
in Bel Air, Los Angeles.
Friedkin (left) on set of The Exorcist.
Filmed in Portland, Oregon (2003).
07
Aug
TODAY IS NATIONAL PURPLE HEART DAY
Purple Heart Day, a day dedicated to giving back. On this day,
Americans honor and remember the brave men and women
who served their country and were wounded or slain in the
line of duty. These individuals are awarded the Purple Heart
in the honor of the President, and this day is dedicated to
remembering their service and sacrifice.
Some states, counties, and municipalities observe a moment
of silence, as do some athletics and entertainment organizations. Additionally, military and veteran organizations conduct
memorial events.
Join us in honoring those who have been awarded the Purple Heart.
In 1782, General George Washington created The Purple
Heart, then known as the “Badge for Military Merit.”
Then Navy Commander John F. Kennedy was
the only future President presented the
purple heart while recovering from back
surgery in 1944.
Kennedy was injured while rescuing three
members his crew when their PT-109 was
struck by a Japanese destroyer near the
Solomon Islands in 1943.
members his crew when their PT-109 was
struck by a Japanese destroyer near the
Solomon Islands in 1943.
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06
Aug
CAPTURE THE CAREFREE SPIRIT OF SUMMER
1949
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