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Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson: An American Visionary

Arguably, Thomas Jefferson deserves to be at the top of the list of the country’s most influential Founding Fathers. The statesman, philosopher, diplomat, inventor, architect, and author left an enduring mark on American democracy through his extensive contributions.  Jefferson’s life incorporated his prominent role in the American Revolution and his visionary presidency as the third […]

socom

History Of SOCOM

Operation Eagle Claw was a daring rescue mission conducted by the United States in 1980 in response to the Iran hostage crisis. Orchestrated by President Jimmy Carter’s administration, the operation sought to rescue 52 American diplomats and citizens who had been held captive at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran since November 4, 1979. The operation, […]