Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Military history

An Ode to Heroism: Must-See War Memorials in Queens

The United States has participated in 12 major wars and numerous smaller conflicts since gaining independence from Great Britain. Most of these were fought...

Donald L. Pilling: A U.S. Navy Admiral from Queens

The U.S. Navy stands as a crucial pillar of American military strength and a significant factor in global and regional political stability. While China’s...

Jeffrey R. MacDonald: The U.S. Army Captain and Doctor Convicted of Family Murder

Jeffrey Robert MacDonald was initially known as a diligent and decorated military officer. However, his achievements were overshadowed by a crime that became one...

The Soldiers and Sailors Monument – Honoring Queens’ Civil War Heroes

Although Queens is considered the borough with the fewest monuments dedicated to the Civil War, this part of New York City still features several...

Richmond Hill War Memorial in Queens – A Tribute to Soldiers

More than 116,000 American servicemen died during World War I, one of the bloodiest conflicts in human history. A monument towering over the Richmond...

New York City’s contribution to World War II

The largest military conflict in human history began on September 1, 1939. The Second World War involved 61 nations, representing 80% of the world's...

The history of the Queens Vietnam Veterans Memorial, dedicated to honoring the heroes of war

Historians estimate that at the height of the Vietnam War, over half a million American soldiers and officers were deployed in Vietnam. In total,...

Astoria Park War Memorial, a tribute to the heroes of World War I

During the First World War, which was one of the bloodiest conflicts in human history, over 116,000 U.S. soldiers lost their lives. Their efforts...

How New York responded to World War I

World War I was one of the bloodiest conflicts in human history. It heralded the introduction of devastating modern weapons, including poison gas, aerial...

The Role of Queens in the American Civil War: How its residents battled for liberty

April 12, 1861, marks the start of the Civil War, the deadliest conflict in U.S. history.  It was the inevitable result of the clash...
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