Civil War Cannon

The crew of Swedish Inventor John Ericsson's Monitor took great pride in serving on the renowned 'cheese box on a raft.'

Today in History: Born on August 20

Richard Henry Lee, American Revolutionary patriot and signatory of the Declaration of Independence.

Charles III, King of Spain.

Anne Clough, promoter of higher education.

Bessy Colman, first African American aviator.

George Burns, comedian and actor in vaudeville, radio, television and film.

Joy Adamson, British author and naturalist (Born Free).

Dr. Edwin 'Buzz' Aldrin, second man to walk on the moon.

Tennesseans re-create the national pastime the way soldiers played it

Civil War Figures

Closer look at historical sources sheds doubt on whether infamous Chattanooga confrontation ever occurred

Military History

T. L. Deglin, who was a public relations officer in the U.S. Army during World War II, saw the Japanese surrender at close range.