Heroes

Cpl. John Pruitt-Recipient of Two Medals of Honor

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Millions of men and women have served our nation in the military. Of the countless heroic deeds, around 3,500 of those actions have resulted in the Medal of Honor award. Among those heroes, only 19 have received the award twice. WWI hero and Arkansas native John H. Pruitt is one of those select few. Click here to sign up for our free newsletter and get exclusive … [Read more...] about Cpl. John Pruitt-Recipient of Two Medals of Honor

The Heroics of Lenny Skutnik

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Heroism is an extraordinary act in a moment with little or no opportunity to prepare or weigh options or consequences. Often the hero, seconds before, has no idea of the circumstance about to face them. A person's reaction in those circumstances is said to reveal one's true character, and that seems indisputable. If that is correct, Lenny Skutnik has character in … [Read more...] about The Heroics of Lenny Skutnik

Rick Monday Saves the Flag

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Arkansas native Rick Monday had a storied career in Major League Baseball, spending 19 seasons in the pros. He had the distinction of being the first player taken in baseball's inaugural draft in 1965. Monday had respectable career stats, with a .264 batting average, 241 home runs, and 775 RBIs. He was named to the All-Star team twice and won a World Series ring with the … [Read more...] about Rick Monday Saves the Flag

Nancy Hart-Georgia’s Revolutionary War Heroine

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There is no doubt that many heroes from the American Revolution have become permanent parts of our history. The stories of Paul Revere, Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Ben Franklin, and Ethan Allen have frequently been depicted in books, films, and in teachings about our nation's story. In nearby Northeast Georgia, a hero whose legacy has escaped that … [Read more...] about Nancy Hart-Georgia’s Revolutionary War Heroine