On Dec 18, 1944, Typhoon Cobra battered US Task Force 38 in the Philippine Sea. Three destroyers sank, 18 other ships were damaged, and nearly 800 men died. This photo of the USS Cowpens shows the dramatic pitching during the storm. Explore War Diaries: https://t.co/7ppCBDRuJg

The Battle of the Bulge began on December 16, 1944. It was Hitler's last, desperate offensive on the Western Front. Troops fought in freezing temperatures and deep snow. This battle was the largest and bloodiest single battle fought by US troops during WWII.

Navy personnel serving aboard the USS Ranger celebrate Hanukkah. Wishing you a Happy Hanukkah! See the Navy Cruise Book for the Ranger on Fold3: https://t.co/D02ATw2VAI

Alvin York was one of WWI's most decorated soldiers. He was born on this day in 1887. His rural upbringing in Tennessee developed his skills as a marksman and contributed to his success as a soldier. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for military valor: https://t.co/ICADzWzuCo

This is the Korean War Draft Card for Jack Kibbie. Kibbie was an Iowa State Senator who also served as a Sergeant First Class in the Army during the Korean War. Explore our collection of Korean War Draft Cards here: https://t.co/6Pk6s4rqRR

Check out this detail of Hanover Junction, PA, during the Civil War. This area was a crucial Union hub for troops and supplies. President Abraham Lincoln also passed through here on his way to deliver the Gettysburg Address. https://t.co/VLRsKTzBPE

"A day that will live in infamy..." Today marks the 84th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. The USS Arizona Memorial is a solemn tribute to the 1,177 men who perished with the ship. You can view each name etched in the memorial here: https://t.co/tT4Av9A0t8

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Have you seen the movie "Nuremberg?" For a peek into history, explore transcribed interrogation records related to the prosecution of war criminals in our Nuernberg Interrogation Records collection: https://t.co/PSCuI5FX0e

Woohoo! We are wading into the W's! We've started digitizing the "W" names on the War of 1812 Pension Files. Watch for new pension files in our War of 1812 Pension File collection: https://t.co/6llhYhSIXV

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Hopefully, you are enjoying a piece of leftover pie today. This WWII aircrew is pictured with their B-17 Flying Fortress named 'Peachie Pie.' https://t.co/vAdWJadS59

This photo captures officers from the 381st Bomb Group enjoying a traditional Thanksgiving dinner in Europe in 1943. A huge thank you to every service member spending Thanksgiving deployed or away from family. We are deeply grateful for your service. https://t.co/7mtzOnu6Q9

1864 Manhattan Plot: Confederate agents, led by Robert Kennedy, set fire to NYC hotels & P.T. Barnum's museum using incendiary devices. Kennedy was caught, confessed, and hanged in March 1865. (NY Daily Herald, 11/27/1864)

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over a million letters during World War II Have you heard of V-Mail? This innovative system helped deliver over a million letters during World War II. Learn more on our blog: https://t.co/dY8AYxqGFW

Before heading off to Korea, Cpl. John Simms from Maryland bids goodbye to his wife and baby son. In our ongoing effort to digitize Korean War Draft Cards, we added Korean War Era Draft Cards from another 10 states last month. Check them out here: https://t.co/OuN5fuaCSS

William D. Hawkins served in the Marine Corps during WWII. During the Battle of Tarawa, Hawkins led a scout-sniper platoon on Betio Island. He was mortally wounded while leading an assault on a machine gun position and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor:

This is one of five known drafts of what may be the most famous American speech. President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address on November 19, 1863. https://t.co/BVdZMdKaOt

FINAL DAY to take advantage of our Veterans Day free access to WWI and WWII records. Have you ever explored the Missing Air Crew Reports collection? During WWII, the Army Air Forces kept records of missing air crews. Explore this collection for free through tonight.