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MEDAL OFHONOR SERIESBATTLE OF
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Born on February 9, 1773, Harrison was the
youngest of seven children in a politically
prominent family. He chose a career in the
military against his family’s wishes for him to
become a physician. His political career
began when he was appointed by John Adams
as Governor of the Indian Territory (present
day Illinois and Indiana) for twelve years. He
gained national fame for defeating an American
Indian force at the Battle of Tippecanoe in
1811, where he won the “Tippecanoe” nick-
name. After the War of 1812, Harrison served
in the House of Representatives, then became
the Senator from Ohio. He took a few years
off from public life to open a distillery on his
Ohio farm, but became perturbed that his
customers so misused the product.
Harrison was drafted to run for president as
the Whig candidate, a new political party
which arose in backlash against the powerful
populist administration of Andrew Jackson
and his unpopular successor Martin Van Buren.
The new party supported the supremacy of
Congress over the executive branch and sup-
ported economic protectionism. Elected in
1840 by a 53%-47% margin, Harrison’s only
official act was to call a special session for Con-
gress to improve the funding of federal projects.
Harrison mostly ignored his vice president,
John Tyler, who was a Democrat running with
him to create a unity party. Their slogan —
“Tippecanoe and Tyler, too” — became one
of the catchiest campaign phrases and songs
in the history of U.S. elections, and helped
contrast the team with the dour Van Buren.
When Harrison died on April 4, 1841, Tyler
was thrust into the spotlight. Congress and
scholars debated over whether Tyler should
become President or an Acting President under
the Constitution. The debate was decided in
favor of treating an acceding Vice President
as a full President, with all the duties and
responsibilities of the office.
The ninth president of the United States, William Henry Harrison, refusedto wear a coat during his two hour-long inaugural speech. He caught a cold,which eventually turned into pneumonia, and died 32 days later. Remem-bered today almost solely for this odd series of events and his nickname“Old Tippecanoe,” Harrison was also the only member of the Whig partyto be elected to the presidency.
LYRICS TO THE CAMPAIGNSONG TIPPECANOE AND TYLER, TOO.
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Frustrated with the state of naval education in
the young United States, Secretary of the Navy
George Bancroft established Fort Severn in
Annapolis, MD, even though it initially had no
Congressional funding. The choice of Annapo-
lis wasn’t strategic but cultural; he wanted to
establish the school in a place “healthy and
secluded,” free of “the temptations and dis-
tractions that necessarily connect with a large
and populous city.”
The inaugural class was comprised of fifty
midshipmen, taught by seven professors.
Subjects covered included mathematics and
navigation, gunnery and steam, chemistry,
English, natural philosophy, and French.
In 1850, the school officially became the
United States Naval Academy. A rapid expan-
sion saw the campus grow from 10 acres to
338, and enrollment eventually reached 4,000.
The wooden buildings that came to be a symbol
of Fort Severn were replaced with granite
structures. A comprehensive curriculum and
summer sea duty were established and remain
at the core of USNA education.
The Naval Academy at Annapolis has mod-
ernized at a steady clip throughout its history.
Bachelor of Science degrees began being
awarded in 1933, and the standard curriculum
has expanded to include 18 distinct areas of
study. Women joined the freshman class in
1976, a landmark event. As an indication of
the success of its graduates, alumni include
one president (Jimmy Carter), 22 Members
of Congress, 5 Chairmen of the Joint Chiefs
of Staff, 52 Astronauts, 45 Rhodes Scholars,
and 73 Medal of Honor winners.
Every day, the Academy strives to accomplish
the core mission that dates back to it’s found-
ing: to develop midshipmen “morally, mentally
and physically.”
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TOUR THE ACADEMY AND OTHERSIGHTS OF ANNAPOLIS MD
Today’s Annapolis is the educational arm of a modern, nuclear, supersonic,digital Navy. It was not always thus. The earliest attempts at establishing anAmerican elite naval academy were a series of false starts: there was thePhiladelphiaNaval AsylumSchool, whichwas deemed too small and antiquated,sawdiscipline deteriorate, and endedwith the hanging of two student-mutineers.The legacy was public outrage and doubts about the practice of “learning bydoing” while on the seas for potential midshipmen.
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USOSUPPORTINGTHE TROOPS
The USO, or United Service Organizations, was established in 1941following a request by FranklinD. Roosevelt for private organizationsto provide for on-leave recreation and entertainment to the growingmilitary. A group of six civilian agencies — the Salvation Army,YMCA, YWCA, National Catholic Community Services, NationalTravelers Aid Association and TheNational JewishWelfare Board—banded together to accomplish this end. TheUSO remains a private,nonprofit organization, and funding comes exclusively throughcitizens and corporations.
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The military expanded rapidly at the onsetof war in Europe — from 50,000 to 12 mil-lion in the years 1940-1944. The USO metthe growing need for services and enter-tainment by establishing facilities rangingfrom churches and museums to yacht clubs,log cabins and barns. At its peak in 1944,there were more than 3,000 clubs, placesto dance and socialize, to write letters, seemovies and seek counsel.
One of the mainstays of the USO operationis the “Camp Show”, where entertainers frommusic and film are brought on bases to per-form live shows. During World War II, theUSO put on 428,521 performances, to au-diences ranging from 25 to 15,000, spanningthe globe. In all, the USO could claim 1.5million volunteers during World War II.
The USO was disbanded in 1947, but re-grouped in 1950 at the onset of the KoreanWar. Though the war ended in a truce in1953, the more than million troops thatremained stationed abroad still needed theservices. The organization grew throughpeacetime, and established its first base inVietnam in 1963. As that war escalated,the USO expanded in size and scope. For thefirst time, Camp Shows were held in combatzones. Volunteering became more dangerousand there were several USO-related deaths.
The organization continues to this day as amodern communications and entertainment
driven organization. It has a large presencein all conflicts, including The Gulf War, So-malia, The Balkans, Iraq and Afghanistan,as well as providing services for the enlistedduring peacetime. Recent shows underscorethe value of their ability to boost morale,with performances from noted artists Aero-smith, Toby Keith, and Wayne Newton; andcelebrity appearances from Bruce Willis,Jessica Simpson and James Gandolfini.
Following a mid-1970s review of the USOmission and viability, the United Way ofAmerica’s Committee on National AgencySupport came to this conclusion: “If therewere no USO, another organization wouldhave to be created…. Isolation of the militaryfrom civilian influences is not, we believein the interest of this nation.”
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AMERICA’S CLASSIC BALLPARKS
DODGER STADIUM
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Built in 1962, Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles has hosted over 125million fans, staged 8World Series, and developed a reputation for beingone of the best regarded sporting complexes on earth. Leading leagueattendance an unprecedented 25 times in its 48 years, the stadiumremains contemporary in design and amenities despite its age.
It is surrounded by 300 acres of landscaping
and 3,400 trees, and boasts perhaps the
best of all stadium views — Downtown Los
Angeles, the verdant Elysian Hills and the
San Gabriel Mountains. In 2003, Dodger
Stadium was voted as the favorite stadium
to play in by a poll of major league players.
Moving from Brooklyn in 1958, the Dodgers
played for four years in a football stadium,
whose capacity of over 100,000 and vast
sidelines, was a poor fit for baseball and
fans; the Dodgers would suffer from poor
attendance. With the construction of Dodger
Stadium, the Dodgers went from worst to
first in attendance, coinciding with several
World Series appearances in the mid-60's.
The site was the once-vibrant Latino enclave
known as Chavez Ravine. Earlier in the
decade, most of the residents were cleared
by eminent domain to build massive hous-
ing projects, plans subsequently dropped.
This left a large, build-ready tract of land
near to downtown, which was enthusiastically
accepted by Dodgers owner Walter O'Malley.
The land stands on one of the higher ele-
vations in Los Angeles, allowing spectacular
views and the size of the parcel provides
for ample areas for parking.
In an easily distracted town, the Dodgers
have been a consistent source of urban pride.
Dodger Stadium has seen its share of mem-
orable moments, from Kirk Gibson’s 1988
walk-off home run to Sandy Koufax domi-
nating four World Series and winning 3 con-
secutive Cy Young Awards. Dodger Stadium
has seen 10 no-hitters, 8 World Series, and
an All Star game. It has also been the site
of several significant non-Dodger events.
Numerous large concerts have been held,
including the Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel,
Elton John, U2, Bruce Springsteen and the
“Three Tenors”, to name a few. The Olympics
used Dodger Stadium as a main site in 1984.
And in 1987, Pope John Paul II celebrated
Mass to an overflow crowd.
TEAM OWNER SPEAKS ABOUT PLANSFOR IMPROVING DODGER STADIUM
In this latest in our series on Congressional Medal ofHonor winners, we spotlight Lewis L. “Red” Millett.In 1940, Millett, a 17-year old native of Mechanic Falls, ME, joined the Army Air
Corps. But when the U.S. delayed entry intoWorldWar II, he headed north to join the
Canadian army as an anti-aircraft gunner. Once the U.S. joined the war, Millet trans-
ferred back to the American Army. Joining the 1st Armored Division, he earned the
Silver Star for his actions in North Africa. Oddly enough, he was then court-martialed
for having left for Canada back in 1940 and was demoted to private. A brave soldier,
Millett worked his way back up to second lieutenant and received a Bronze Star.
Fast-forward to 1951. The Korean War has broken out and Millett, having been promoted
to Captain in the interim, was leading the 27th Infantry Regiment — the “Wolfhounds” —
against a strongly held enemy position on a hill. During the attack, one of Millett's platoons
became pinned down. Millett ordered another platoon forward, telling his men to “Fix
bayonets and follow me!” This was the start of the legendary “Battle of Bayonet Hill.”
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Despite being wounded by a grenade blast,
Millett kept moving forward, firing his rifle,
throwing grenades, and striking enemies
with his rifle and bayonet. When Millett
reached a three-man anti-tank gun em-
placement, he killed all three with his bay-
onet. At the top of the hill, Millett waved
his rifle over his head shouting "Grenades
and cold steel!" Millett's charge sent the
Communist forces fleeing, but not before
47 North Korean and Chinese soldiers lay
dead, 18 killed by bayonets.
Captain Millett was awarded the Medal of
Honor for his actions, the official declara-
tion reading in part: “Capt. Millett ordered
the 3d Platoon forward, placed himself at
the head of the 2 platoons, and, with fixed
bayonet, led the assault up the fire-swept
hill. In the fierce charge Capt. Millett bay-
oneted 2 enemy soldiers and boldly con-
tinued on, throwing grenades, clubbing and
bayoneting the enemy, while urging his men
forward by shouting encouragement. Despite
vicious opposing fire, the whirlwind hand-
to-hand assault carried to the crest of the
hill. His dauntless leadership and personal
courage so inspired his men that they stormed
into the hostile position and used their bay-
onets with such lethal effect that the enemy
fled in wild disorder.”
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QUOTE OFTHE WEEK
“America is not just a power, it is a promise. It isnot enough for our country to be extraordinaryin might; it must be exemplary in meaning.”
— NELSON ROCKEFELLER (1908-1979)GOVERNOR OF NEW YORK, VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED
STATES, AND A SCION OF THE ROCKEFELLER FAMILY.
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