In 1846, at the outset of the Mexican-American War, the Mexican army numbered 32,000 and the American army consisted of approximately this many men.

Which Midwest U.S. city launched submarines during World War II?

General Winfield Scott called him “the very best soldier I ever saw in the field” and suggested the U.S. government insure his life for $5 million.

In 1889, Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show star Annie Oakley, using a Colt .45, shot the ash off the end of a cigarette held in the mouth by this world leader.

His autobiography Life of an American Workman was published in 1937.

They comprised the “army” led by Jacob S. Coxey.

W.E.B. DuBois renounced his American citizenship in 1961 and spent his last remaining years here.

He was the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia for eight years, under three presidents.

This president signed the act that officially established the U.S. Marine Corps.