Fort Mitchell, Alabama, is a community in Russell County. It is close to Phenix City and Cottonton in Alabama as well as Columbus and Cusseta in Georgia. Named after Georgia Governor David B. Mitchell, Fort Mitchell has great significance in…
The Sherman pledge, Shermanesque speech or Sherman speech is a declaration by someone being considered for political office that they have no intent to run for political office, and will do all in their power to avoid running. In other…
The Army Special Forces are more commonly known as the Green Berets and are an elite unit within the U.S. Armed Forces founded in 1952. This group is charged with six missions: counter-terrorism, hostage rescue, unconventional warfare, direct action and…
A Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) trailer is a type of housing issued by the United States government. Commonly called a FEMA trailer, the design is meant to be temporary. They are generally used to house those displaced by natural…
The United States (US) oil supply is a frequent topic of discussion within the US, because of increasing concerns about dependence on oil as a source of fuel. According to the US Department of Energy, 40% of America's energy needs…
The original intent of the US Secret Service had little to do with protection. At first, the agency’s sole intent was to investigate and prevent counterfeiting of US dollars. In 1901, however, President William McKinley was assassinated, and one result…
The Winter Soldier Investigation was a three day series of hearings held in January and February of 1971. The event's primary sponsor was an organization called Vietnam Veterans Against the War (VVAW), although other organizations participated as well. The hearings…
From 2004 census statistics of the US Labor Department and of the American Medical Association, there are approximately 885,000 (884,974) doctors in the US. This represents about 0.29% of the population or one-third of 1%. There is roughly one doctor…
The War Powers Act of 1973 is a legislative action passed by the United States Congress limiting the powers of the President in regards to his ability to send US troops into combat. Officially designated the War Powers Resolution of…
The Truman Doctrine refers to an address given by then United States (US) President Harry S. Truman to the members of the joint Congress on 12 March 1947. This address outlined the general stance that the US would maintain throughout…