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What is UN Security Council Resolution 126?

Introduction United Nations Security Council Resolution 126 was adopted on 02 December 1957. Background It was the last of three resolutions passed during 1957 to deal with the dispute between the governments of India and Pakistan over the territories of Jammu and Kashmir. It followed a report on the situation by Gunnar Jarring, representative for… Read More

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What was the Sino-American Mutual Defence Treaty (1954-1979)?

Introduction The Sino-American Mutual Defence Treaty, formally Mutual Defence Treaty between the United States of America and the Republic of China was a defence pact signed between the United States and the Republic of China (Taiwan) effective from 1955 to 1980. It was intended to defend the island of Taiwan from invasion by the People’s… Read More

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What was the Battle of Tirad Pass (1899)?

Introduction The Battle of Tirad Pass (Tirad); (Spanish: Batalla de Paso Tirad; Tagalog: Labanan sa Pasong Tirad; Ilocano: Gubat ti Paso), sometimes referred to as the “Philippine Thermopylae”, was a battle in the Philippine-American War fought on 02 December 1899, in northern Luzon in the Philippines, in which a 60-man Filipino rearguard commanded by Brigadier… Read More

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What is the Public Force of Costa Rica?

Introduction The Public Force of Costa Rica is the country’s law enforcement force, which performs policing and border patrol functions. Brief History On 01 December 1948, President José Figueres Ferrer of Costa Rica abolished the military of Costa Rica after achieving victory in the Costa Rican Civil War that year. In a ceremony in the… Read More

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Who was Freeman V. Horner?

Introduction Freeman Victor Horner (07 June 1922 to 01 December 2005) was a United States Army officer and a recipient of the United States military’s highest decoration – the Medal of Honour – for his actions in World War II. Biography Horner joined the Army from Shamokin, Pennsylvania in January 1941, and by 16 November… Read More

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Who was Vernon McGarity?

Introduction Vernon McGarity (01 December 1921 to 21 May 2013) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military’s highest decoration, the Medal of Honour, for his actions during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. Biography Born in Right, Tennessee (unincorporated Hardin County) on 01 December 1921,… Read More