Aug 19, 2021U.S. Battle Group Crosses Into Communist Territory on Way to West BerlinAug. 19, 1961 - The United States Army battle group ordered to reinforce Allied forces in West Berlin crossed into Communist territory at...
Aug 19, 2021Mercury-Atlas 4, Carrying Robot, Set to Launch into Orbit this WeekAug. 19, 1961 - A Mercury capsule called Mercury-Atlas 4 (pictured) carrying robot devices that breathe, perspire, and talk is scheduled...
Aug 19, 2021Johnson Pledges Loyalty to People of West Berlin🚨Aug. 19, 1961 - Vice President Johnson pledged to the people of West Berlin today that the U.S. would never forget its obligations to...
Aug 18, 2021Johnson Flies to West Berlin to Reassure Germans Amidst CrisisAug. 18, 1961 - Vice President Johnson flew to West Berlin today as President Kennedy's special envoy with assurances for the German...