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Revolutionary War pension files contain stunning oral histories. Here is one excerpt: "He was severely wounded at the Battle of Paoli, being run through the body with a bayonet - the effect of which he feels to this day." Remember the sacrifices of your patriot ancestors with FREE ACCESS to Revolutionary War records through July 6! fold3.com/freeaccess

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Did you know that many Revolutionary War pension files include a family record? This was to prove a pensioner's dependents. Explore our Revolutionary War Records for FREE through 7/6. Celebrate America's 250th with 250 hours of FREE ACCESS*! fold3.com/freeaccess *Registration required. Terms apply.

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2 days ago

Start the countdown! Beginning NOW, and for the next 250 hours, enjoy FREE ACCESS to Fold3 Revolutionary War records, including full-text search pension records! fold3.com/freeaccess

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3 days ago

The Korean War began 76 years ago today, when North Korean troops launched an invasion into South Korea. Explore our expanding collection of Korean War Era Draft Registration Cards on Fold3. Remember, even if your ancestor didn't serve, he may have filled out a draft card. f3.social/6y9g

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5 days ago

This B-24 Bomber crew turned their aircraft into a canvas, hand-painting a map of their missions. Look closely, and you'll spot the Ploesti oil refineries. On this day in 1944, 761 bombers from the 15th AF launched a massive attack on those refineries. f3.social/6ye8

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a week ago

What did it take to be George Washington's bodyguard during the Rev War? The elite Life Guard had specific requirements, but still, a few Loyalists managed to infiltrate the unit in a terrifying assassination plot. Learn more on our blog: f3.social/6ye3

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On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Texas to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation and free all enslaved individuals. This photo comes from a 1913 Juneteenth celebration: f3.social/6ye4

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During WWII, crews celebrated successful bombing runs by painting symbols on the nose of their aircraft. We've created a key to help you identify the different types of symbols. Check out our WWII Mission Symbols chart here: f3.social/6ye2

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2 weeks ago

Tracing a War of 1812 ancestor in a pension file? Don't skip the Survivor's Brief. It includes a summary of service, vital dates and locations, and the final verdict: was the claim approved or rejected? Explore our FREE War of 1812 Pension Files collection on Fold3! f3.social/6xyt

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2 weeks ago

Do you have an ancestor who served in WWI? We have a collection of WWI panoramic unit photos. They are organized by unit and are remarkably crisp and clear. Just zoom in to find your ancestor! Check out the collection here: f3.social/6xyc?

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2 weeks ago

83 years ago today, this crew from the 334th Bomb Squad was on a bombing mission over Germany when they were shot down by enemy fire. There were 13 people aboard the aircraft, and 11 died. Two were taken as POWs. See the MACR detailing the incident here: f3.social/6ye1

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The 69th NY Infantry Regiment was a legendary unit composed primarily of young Irish immigrants. They fought in many major campaigns and had the highest casualty rate of any NY regiment. In this Civil War photo, they attended a Saturday morning mass: f3.social/6ye0

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3 weeks ago

Most Revolutionary War veterans lost their paperwork and needed affidavits to prove their service for a pension. John Beal wasn't "most veterans." His file contains his original discharge papers—signed by George Washington. What treasures will you find about your ancestors? Search our pension files today! f3.social/6y0i

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3 weeks ago

If you’ve been to Sainte-Mère-Église, you've seen the paratrooper on the church steeple. It honors John Steele (82nd Airborne). On D-Day, his parachute got caught. He survived by pretending to be dead for 2 hours before escaping captivity! See his memorial: f3.social/6ydz

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3 weeks ago

Before D-Day, the Allies held a secret rehearsal called Exercise Tiger. It ended in a tragic disaster, claiming more lives than the actual landing at Utah Beach. Read the forgotten story of this deadly rehearsal: f3.social/6ydw

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3 weeks ago

June 4, 1944: Lt. Albert Leroy David did the unthinkable. He jumped onto a moving German U-boat in the middle of the Atlantic, not knowing if it was rigged to explode or sink. The result? The first U.S. Navy capture of an enemy ship at sea in 129 years. f3.social/6ydy

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4 weeks ago

This photo shows a Union regiment commissary. Keeping an army fed was a massive undertaking, and the commissary department was responsible for procuring and distributing rations. Here, you can see dressed beef ready for processing for the troops. f3.social/6ydx

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4 weeks ago

By March 1942, enemy U-boats had become a major threat off the U.S. coasts. On March 10th, a U-boat sank an American tanker, the "Gulftrade," just three miles off the coast of New Jersey. This photo captured the ship before she sank beneath the waves, killing 18: f3.social/6y1y,

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4 weeks ago

REV WAR PENSION TIPS: If you can't find a pension record, 1- Check alternative spellings. 2- Try a different state. Even if he lived in Virginia, he may have served from Pennsylvania. 3- Remember, it wasn't until 1832 that ALL veterans received a pension. If your ancestor passed away before this, there may not be a pension. Explore our new full-text search pension records here: f3.social/6y0i

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After significant pressure from abolitionists and Black leaders, President Abraham Lincoln officially authorized the establishment of the U.S. Colored Troops in May 1863. See their regiment records here: f3.social/6y1a