Military History
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U.S. Relations With ChinaSince 1949, U.S.-China relations have evolved from tense standoffs to a complex mix of intensifying diplomacy, growing international rivalry, and increasingly intertwined economies.
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Does NATO Still Matter?NATO just turned seventy, and some of its own members have become deeply critical of the organization. CFR breaks down what purpose NATO serves in the twenty-first century and whether we still need it.
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Ten Anniversaries to Note in 2020Anniversaries mark the passage of time, recall our triumphs, and honor our losses. Two thousand nineteen witnessed many significant anniversaries: the centennial of the signing of the Treaty of Versa…
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Thanking America's VeteransToday is Veterans Day. Americans first celebrated it on November 11, 1919, one year to the day after the end of the conflict they knew as the Great War and we (regrettably) know today as World War I…
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Happy 244th Birthday to the United States Marine Corps!The U.S. Marine Corps turns 244 years-old today. On November 10, 1775, the Continental Congress adopted a resolution to create a Marine force composed of two battalions. Since then, the Marines have …
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Happy 244th Birthday to the U.S. Navy!The U.S. Navy turns 244 years-old this weekend. On October 13, 1775, the Continental Congress commissioned two ships, each with eighty sailors, “for intercepting such transports as may be laden with …
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The United States Air Force Celebrates Its 72nd Birthday TodayThe United States Air Force (USAF) turns 72 years-old today. On September 18, 1947, Chief Justice Fred Vinson swore in Stuart Symington as the first secretary of the air force, officially founding a …
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See How Much You Know About the Vietnam WarTest your knowledge of the Vietnam War, from France’s colonial occupation to the U.S. withdrawal.
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Our Military Deserves Thanks on July 4—But Politicians, Press, and Civilians? Not So MuchHonoring the commitment, sacrifice and courage of our all-volunteer military, especially on the Fourth of July, should never be considered controversial or divisive. The U.S. military pledges its loy…
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Happy Birthday to the U.S. Army!The United States Army celebrates its 244th birthday today. If you see an active duty, former, or retired member of the United States Army today, wish their service Happy Birthday. The Army websit…
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Trump, in His Own Mad Way, Has Forced a Real Debate Over Transatlantic TiesSeventy-five years after the D-Day landings at Normandy, U.S. President Donald J. Trump is forcing Europeans to confront long-postponed dilemmas of self-reliance and defense.
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Why Japan Is Reassessing Its Military PowerFollowing World War II, Japan’s U.S.–imposed constitution renounced the use of offensive military force. But a nuclear North Korea and an increasingly assertive China have the Japanese rethinking that commitment. Learn more about Japan's reassessment of its military power in Sheila A. Smith's new book, "Japan Rearmed," out now: https://on.cfr.org/2uDyk9Z
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See How Much You Know About the Foreign Policy of the U.S. Civil WarTest your knowledge of the roles foreign countries played in the U.S. civil war, from France to Brazil.
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The Road Not Taken
In chronicling the adventurous life of legendary CIA operative Edward Lansdale, The Road Not Taken definitively reframes our understanding of the Vietnam War.
