USS Enterprise is the oldest active ship in the US Navy fleet and the world’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. It has seen action in conflicts such as the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Vietnam War. The ship is set to be decommissioned in 2014 and replaced by USS Gerald R. Ford in 2015. USS Enterprise […]
Harvard student Lothrop Withington Jr. ate a live goldfish in 1939, starting a trend of goldfish swallowing contests across the US. The fad was eventually banned by universities and municipalities. After bragging that he once ate a live fish, fellow Harvard students called Lothrop Withington Jr.’s bluff and bet him $10 USD that he couldn’t […]
The USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor is a military cemetery and memorial site for the sailors who died in the attack on Pearl Harbor. The USS Arizona, one of the deadliest sites in the attack, remains underwater with over 1,100 sailors buried there. Visitors can explore the memorial, which has a large marble wall […]
The USS Missouri Memorial is a museum commemorating the ship’s role in World War II and the location where Japan surrendered. It is part of a larger monument to celebrate the attack on Pearl Harbor, which includes other memorials such as the USS Arizona Memorial. Admission to the USS Missouri Memorial costs $20 for adults […]
The USS Constitution, or “Old Ironsides,” is a durable ship commissioned by President George Washington in 1797. It was built to protect American commerce and sailors from attacks in the Mediterranean and was designed to be strong and fast. During the War of 1812, it defeated several British warships. The ship was believed to have […]
The US’s longest war was in Afghanistan for over 10 years, followed by the Iraq War for 8 years and 9 months. The two wars combined were three years longer than the US’s involvement in WWI, WWII, the Korean War, and Vietnam War combined. The US has been involved in about 12 major wars in […]
