Battle Of Ia Drang - Vietnam War
This was the first major battle in the Vietnam War to be fought between opposing regulars from the U.S. Army and the People’s Army of Vietnam.
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The Easter Offensive - Vietnam War
Among the peppered history of rather indecisive battles fought in the Vietnam War, few events were more controversial than this 1972 affair.
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The Tet Offensive - Vietnam War
Despite being considered a failure by the communists, the Vietnamese offensive still contributed to the ultimate American withdrawal from the war.
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U.S. States With The Highest Rates Of Adult Arthritis
Roughly 52.5 million American adults are living with arthritis today, with 22.7 million having activity limitations as a result.
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Countries With No Military
Around the globe, there are many countries with essentially no defense system to their name, and thus are completely reliant upon alliances and foreign support.
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The United Nations Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF)
UNICEF works to provide relief and aid to children and mothers in need around the globe.
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Countries Co-Producing The Most American Films
With the globalization of mass media and the marketplace at large, films are increasingly being produced across borders.
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The Battle Of Osan - Korean War
The first direct engagement between U.S. and North Korean forces occurred at Osan, South Korea on July 5th, 1950.
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The Battle Of Imjin River - Korean War
UN forces thwarted the progress of the Communists' attempts to take over positions around the South Korean capital.
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The Battle Of Van Tuong - Vietnam War
Also referred to as Operation Starlite, this was one of the first major military engagements for U.S. Marines in Vietnam
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Operation Dewey Canyon - Vietnam War
The last major U.S. Marine Corps offensive campaign during the Vietnam War was intent to destroy Communist supply lines.
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The Fall Of Saigon - Vietnam War
2 years following the final U.S. troop withdrawals from the Indochina Peninsula, Saigon fell to the North Vietnamese.
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Battle Of San Jacinto, 1899 - Philippine-American War
In 1899, Wheaton’s victory in the Pangasinan area of the Philippines helped secure U.S. territorial interests in the region.
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Which State Has the Most Police Officers?
Large numbers of people require more protection, and thus some of the most populous states also have the largest police forces.
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Who Are The Punjabi People?
Mostly found in Northern India and Pakistan, Punjabis are one of the largest ethnic groups on the face of the earth.
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Battle Of Kapyong - Korean War
Undermanned Canadian and Australian soldiers proved their valor, achieving a roughly 50:1 kill ratio against the Chinese.
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Battle Of The Hook - Korean War
Outnumbered British, U.S., and Turkish forces stood their ground near Kaesong late in the war.
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The International Red Cross And Red Crescent
These humanitarian organizations work to provide health care and reduce suffering for all.
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Centers for Disease Control And Prevention (CDC)
Just as the name implies, this organization, administered by the U.S. DHHS, aims to manage and prevent illness.
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Battle Of New Orleans - War of 1812
The last major British-U.S. battle in the war would earn President-to-be General Andrew Jackson his greatest claim to fame.
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