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Oct 15, 2022

AR-15 Rifle Increasingly Favored in South Vietnam

Oct. 15, 1962 - One United States weapon that has proved to be unusually effective in the guerrilla warfare in South Vietnam is the...

Jul 19, 2022

Nike Zeus Defense Missile Passes Test

July 19, 1962 - The Army’s Nike Zeus defense missile intercepted the nose cone of an Atlas intercontinental ballistic missile today high...

Jul 10, 2021

President Kennedy to Americans: Support Foreign Aid

July 10, 1961 - President Kennedy asked all Americans today to support his long-range foreign aid program as "vital in the fight for our...

Jul 9, 2021

Soviets Parade Military Might Outside Moscow

July 9, 1961 - The Soviet Union exhibited new supersonic jet fighters and bombers today in an impressive show of air power. Celebrating...

Jul 9, 2021

President Kennedy Orders Military Review

July 9, 1961 - President Kennedy has ordered an urgent review to determine whether the U.S. should increase its military strength to meet...

Jul 8, 2021

Tough Talk from Khrushchev

July 8, 1961 - Premier Khrushchev announced today that he is suspending reductions in the Soviet armed forces. Mr. Khrushchev said he...