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.

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Donaldson, John Owen | South Carolina Public Radio

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"D" is for Donaldson, John Owen [1898-1930]. Aviator.

Luba Goldberg, Part 2 | S.C. Voices: Lessons From The Holocaust

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Luba Goldberg nee Schreibman was born in 1921 in Romania, not far from Russia. Her family contained many well-respected Romanian doctors. With Romania part of the WWII German Axis, it enacted the same...

Camp Croft | ETV Upstate

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Camp Croft, a WWII Army Infantry Replacement Center located near Spartanburg, SC. Since 2001, this site has served to honor those who worked and trained at Croft from 1940 to 1946 and to memorialize...

South Carolina’s Military Contribution in the American Revolution

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This lesson is designed to complement student understanding of the American Revolution. The lesson is designed to be completed by 11th Grade US History students, yet should be able to be utilized...

Jesse Powell Photos | Digital Traditions

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Mr. Jesse Powell is a 4th generation woodworker and wood artist. He learned the art of woodworking from watching other family members and has been exposed to this art since he was a child. He uses...

Historic Cannonballs Continue To Be Found In Charleston | South Carolina Focus

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Live cannonballs from more than 200 years ago continue to be found in Charleston. The relics from the Revolutionary and Civil Wars occasionally wash up on beaches or are found underground. While some...

The Crescent on South Carolina's Flag: Is it a Moon or Not? | South Carolina Focus

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South Carolina is widely acknowledged to have one of the most beautiful state flags in the country. Created by Col. William Moultrie, the flag features a palmetto tree, which became a beloved icon of...

The Carrier Will Lead | USS Yorktown

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USS Yorktown (CV-10) was an Essex-class aircraft carrier that served with the US Navy in World War II and the Vietnam War. World War II’s famous “Fighting Lady” would participate significantly in the...