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Today in History: Born on January 22

1440

Ivan III (the Great), grand prince of Russia.

1561

Sir Francis Bacon, English philosopher, statesman, essayist (The Advancement of Learning).

1788

Lord George Byron, English romantic poet ("Lara," "Don Juan.")

1874

D.W. [David Wark] Griffith, influential U.S. film director (The Birth of A Nation, Intolerance).

1890

Fred Vinson, Thirteenth Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.

1906

Willa Brown-Chappell, pioneer aviator.

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Could a Young Army Pilot Have Prevented the Pearl Harbor Tragedy?

A fateful day—and question—shadowed Kermit Tyler all his life.

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Saul David recalls Operation Iceberg, the grueling and horrific 1945 campaign to capture Okinawa

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How the South’s European Spymaster Built a Formidable Fleet that Challenged Union Naval Power

Hoping to smash the entire Union Navy, the Confederacy tried to buy the most lethal fleet afloat

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Going Rogue: Intel analyst Ed Keith left his desk job to join troops in battle

Intel analyst Ed Keith left his desk duties to take part in combat operations and was severely wounded

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