


In 1800 Political Parties Used Court-Packing to Establish Legacy. Here’s How.
Parties have used lame-duck judicial appointments to advance their agendas since Marbury and Madison were pups

Virginian Sacrificed His Life to Save Friends in Vietnam
Facing a Viet Cong ambush, Ruppert Leon Sargent threw himself on enemy grenades to save the lives of his friends nearby

‘Humanity Forbade Them to Starve’: Grant at Vicksburg
As Grant focused on taking Vicksburg, he found compassion to combat a contraband crisis

Lies and Spies: 5 Espionage Books from Military History
Five spy books recommended by Military History magazine for readers interested in historical accounts of "the Great Game"

Pedal-Powered War Tour
A headless corpse, a slave cemetery, and a kamikaze insect make for a lively Civil War-themed bike ride

Bob Hope for the Holidays
Bob Hope brought stars, jokes and smiles to troops in Vietnam with his USO Christmas show

Curtin Called: The Elite Forces of the Pennsylvania Reserves
The soldiers of governor Andrew Curtin’s unique Pennsylvania reserves division were some of the best fighters in the army of the Potomac


Book Review: Billy the Kid, A Reader’s Guide
Richard Etulian assesses the vast array of written material and movies about Billy the Kid




SCOTUS Ruling that Corporations are ‘Citizens,’ Opens Up Courts To Business Lawsuits
Justices label corporations as 'citizens,' making it easier to sue businesses

January 2021 Readers’ Letters
Readers sound off about Douglas MacArthur, the proximity fuze, the Battle of Britain and Baltimore war veterans

‘Swedish K’ Submachine Gun
Commonly known as the “Swedish K,” the Karl Gustav m/45 was popular with SOG and other U.S. special operations units for its compactness and reliability