Military and Government

2023 marks the 160th anniversary of not only the most famous battle of the American Civil War, but one of the most famous military conflicts in all of American history: the Battle of Gettysburg. Fought over three days across Pennsylvania farmland, Gettysburg was the war’s turning point and its single bloodiest battle. Using HeinOnline, let’s unlock this pivotal moment in military history.

This year is the 100th anniversary of one of the United States’ most solemn monuments, the Tomb of the Unknown Solider at Arlington National Cemetery. The marble tomb, containing the bodies of three unidentified American servicemen, has remained continuously guarded since 1937 and serves as a poignant reminder of all those American servicemen and women who have given their lives for their country—and never returned home. In honor of this memorial’s monumental anniversary, let’s learn more about the Tomb with HeinOnline.

Colin Powell, former secretary of state and at one time the highest-ranking Black person in the nation, passed away on Monday, October 18 from complications of COVID-19 at the age of 84. Recognized as a prominent Black leader during the 1990s and early 2000s, Powell’s career included milestone titles, numerous awards and accolades, as well as controversy.

160 years ago, the first battle of the American Civil war was fought near a creek running through Manassas, Virginia. The Battle of First Manassas, also known as the First Battle of Bull Run, was predicted to be the war’s first and last battle. Read on to learn more about this moment in history.

We are pleased to announce that we have added a new database, Military and Government. With this new database, users can explore thousands of diverse publications related to the history, glory, and nitty-gritty of the U.S. Military. It has been added free of charge to select U.S. and Canadian Core subscriptions*. Keep reading for more details.