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This photo shows Nazi officials (including Hermann Goring, seated front left in the defendant box) at the Nuremberg trials, which began in November 1945. Explore the interrogation records from the trial here: f3.social/6ybn

On March 21, 1967, MSG Charles Hosking Jr. faced an impossible choice. When a prisoner lunged toward his team with a live grenade, Hosking didn't run—he tackled the man. He used a "bear hug" to pin the blast between them, sacrificing himself to save four others. f3.social/6ycv

On this day in 1952, the 1,000,000th Jeep rolled off the assembly line. Born from a 1939 design for a "General Purpose" vehicle, the Jeep transitioned from a WWII battlefield icon to a civilian staple back home. f3.social/6yct

This shot of a Civil War hospital near Washington, D.C., feels remarkably "directed" when you zoom in. Notice how men are perched on the roof, peeking out windows, and tucked in by the tents, all waiting for the shutter to click: f3.social/6ycs

Ever wonder if the family legend that your patriot ancestor served as a bodyguard to George Washington was true? You can find out in seconds. Search 2.4 million pages of Revolutionary War pension records with full-text search on Fold3! f3.social/6y0i

How about a little Peachie Pie to celebrate Pi Day? This Flying Fortress flew with the 351st Bomb Group, 509th Bomb Squadron, and safely returned home following the war: f3.social/6ybj

For this B-17 Flying Fortress crew, the ultimate pre-flight ritual wasn't a shot of adrenaline—it was a quiet spot of tea from the Y.M.C.A. Tea Car. A final moment of calm before crossing into the chaotic skies of occupied Europe. f3.social/6ycr

Did you hear our big announcement? Revolutionary War pensions are now available in full-text search! These manuscripts contain amazing firsthand accounts of service and family details. Select 'Show Transcription' on any page to unlock these records: f3.social/6y0iUsing

Frances Slanger was a Polish-born Jewish immigrant who served as a nurse with the 45th Field Hospital in Europe during WWII. Tragically, Slanger became the first American nurse to die in action in Europe. Read her heroic story on our blog: f3.social/6ycp

In March 1951, PFC Leonard Kravitz stayed behind at his machine gun to cover his unit's retreat in Korea. He drew all enemy fire, sacrificing himself to save his entire platoon. In 2014, the Brooklyn native finally received the Medal of Honor. We honor his ultimate sacrifice: f3.social/6ycq

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This is Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, the only woman in history to receive the Medal of Honor. She was a Civil War surgeon and was awarded the MOH in 1865. In 1917, the award was rescinded, but in 1977, her honors were officially reinstated. f3.social/6yco

We'll never stop gushing about how much we love War of 1812 pension files. We are close to the finish line (92% of the records have been digitized). These files are amazing and reveal details about family and military service not available anywhere else: f3.social/6xyt

At Iwo Jima, Navy Corpsman John Harlan Willis was wounded but rushed back to the front to save lives. While giving plasma to a fallen Marine, he threw 8 enemy grenades back before a 9th killed him. Read his Medal of Honor story: f3.social/6ycm

Meet the Taylor brothers: Gorham (left, Navy) and Joseph (right, 7th NY Infantry). Both survived the Civil War, though Gorham died in 1868. Is your family history in our archives? Find your military ancestors in our NY State Military Museum collection: f3.social/6ycmhttps://f3…

On this night in 1942, LA fought a "battle" with an enemy that never appeared. In a post-Pearl Harbor panic, the military fired 1,400+ shells at a mysterious "saucer" caught in searchlights. Weather balloon or UFO? The mystery remains: f3.social/6y9i f3.social/6y9i

Artist James Montgomery Flagg created the famous Uncle Sam recruiting poster in 1917. To avoid the hassle of finding a model, he used his own face. More than a hundred years later, Uncle Sam has become a part of American culture. f3.social/6xw6

Construction on the Washington Monument began in 1848. This cool photo, taken in April 1865, shows Officers of the US Treasury Battalion with the monument under construction behind them. The Washington Monument was dedicated on this day in 1885. f3.social/6ycl

Feb 20, 1944: 1st Lt. William Lawley's B-17 was shredded. With a dead co-pilot & blinded by his own blood, he stayed with the plane to save two wounded crewmen who couldn't jump. Despite fainting twice, he crash-landed this wreck. A true Medal of Honor hero. f3.social/6yckLawley

In 1942, during the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal, Leonard Harmon used his own body as a shield to save a wounded shipmate. He gave his life at 26 and became the first Black American to have a US warship named in his honor. Learn more on our blog: f3.social/6ycj