2025-02-17 archive

Breaking the Ice: Nixon’s Historic Visit to China

On February 21, 1972, President Richard Nixon arrived in Beijing, marking a groundbreaking moment in international diplomacy. His visit to the People’s Republic of China was the first by a sitting U.S. president and a strategic move that reshaped global politics. At a time when Cold War tensions were at their peak, Nixon’s trip signaled …

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The CSS Hunley: The Submarine That Changed Naval Warfare

On the night of February 17, 1864, history was made beneath the waters of Charleston Harbor. The Confederate submarine CSS Hunley became the first underwater vessel to successfully sink an enemy warship, the USS Housatonic, during the American Civil War. This daring and unprecedented feat marked a pivotal moment in naval warfare, demonstrating the potential …

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