23 JUL--This Day in US Military History

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 09:34:04 -0400

1973 – Eddie Rickenbacker, World War I flying ace, died in Zurich, Switzerland at the age of 82.

Known as a race-car driver before World War I, he became America’s premier flying ace during the war and returned home to a hero’s welcome. Declining offers from the aviation industry and even Hollywood, Rickenbacker decided to lend his name to a car company, although he played a negligible role in the company’s management and eventually resigned his position there. Without his high-flying name behind the product, Rickenbacker Motors crashed and burned. Later he and several associates bought Eastern Airlines in 1938 and guided it to become one of the most profitable airlines in the postwar era.

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July 23

23 July 1637 - King Charles of England handed over the American colony of Massachusetts to Sir Fernando Gorges, one of the founders of the Council of New England. 1664 - 4 British ships arrived in ...

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Jul 23 at 2015 9:38 AM

SGT Ben Keen — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 09:38:10 -0400

No pun intended when you said "Rickenbacker Motors crashed and burned" right? LOL

Truly one of the, if not the best, pilots to have served for sure.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 23 at 2015 9:55 AM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 09:55:29 -0400

A true American icon.

Response by SSG Izzy Abbass made Jul 23 at 2015 10:00 AM

SSG Izzy Abbass — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 10:00:04 -0400

Awesome

Response by COL Charles Williams made Jul 23 at 2015 10:01 AM

COL Charles Williams — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 10:01:44 -0400

Snoopy finally got him...