Wars & Conflicts

Explore the timeline of American wars and conflicts including the French and Indian War, the American Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War, the American Civil War, the Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, the Cold War, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, the War in Afghanistan, and the Iraq War.

Explore the timeline of American wars and conflicts from the American Revolutionary War to current global conflicts.

National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day (April 9)

This day honors those veterans who have served their country while being held captive in enemy territory. The day also honors the family of the prisoners of war and their long and anxious wait to see their family again. Visit the collection.

Forgotten Founder: Family Rifts | Carolina Stories
Episode 6

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In 1794, shortly before Pinckney was elected to a third term as governor, his wife, Mary Laurens Pinckney, gave birth to a son, Henry Laurens Pinckney. After serving two years of his third term as...
Forgotten Founder: Creating Balance | Carolina Stories
Episode 7

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John Quincy Adams requested the Pinckney Plan from Charles Pinckney, but Pinckney said he didn't have it. He provided the Plan to John Quincy Adams, as best he remembered it. At that time, he retired...
About Generations of Heroes

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About the Project Generations of Heroes is a project that offers South Carolina educators and students a chance to document the living memories of heroes and civilians who have served the United...
Murray Price | Generations of Heroes

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World War II Meet Murray Price who was a World War II pilot. Interview by Vaughn Postema from Richland Northeast High School, Columbia, SC. ​Generations of Heroes was a project that offered South...
Major Taibe A. Roy | Generations of Heroes

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War in Afghanistan Meet Major Taibe A. Roy. He served in the War in Afghanistan. The interview was done by Andrew Walker from Richland Northeast High School, Columbia, S.C. Generations of Heroes was a...
Tony McLean | Generations of Heroes

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Vietnam War Meet Tony McLean. He served in Vietnam. Interview by Shani Alston from Richland Northeast High School, Columbia, SC. Generations of Heroes was a project that offered South Carolina...