Sunday, November 25, 2018

On this day in 2001,

Johnny "Mike" Spann,

 1st American Killed in Afghanistan Post 9-11



Most European Leaders Don't Have Kids

On this day in 1863, a Civil War battle cry that later leads to THE best school fight song ever:

"On, Wisconsin"

Union Army Defeats Confederates at Missionary Ridge



Arthur MacArthur, later the father of Douglas MacArthur, won the Medal of Honor at age 19 for his his bravery during the Battle of Missionary Ridge outside Chattanooga when young Arthur charged to the summit at a critical phase in the battle, planted the regimental flag, and shouted “On, Wisconsin!”.

Arthur MacArthur bio