Military Archives - Harlem World Magazine

The Harlem Rivers Roger Morris, A Colonel British Officer, Friend Of George Washington And More

Roger Morris, 28 January 1727 – 13 September 1794, was a colonel in the British Army who fought in the French and Indian War and made uptown his home. Continue reading

Senator Anna M. Kaplan Statement On Transgender Military Service Ban Being Lifted

State Senator Anna M. Kaplan issued the following statement today following news that President Joe Biden had lifted restrictions against transgender service members in the U.S. military:Continue reading

Wreaths Across America Radio To Air Holiday Greetings From Deployed Troops

During a time of year when families have empty seats at their tables, and deployed troops are missing home Wreaths Across America Radio (WAAR) airs messages from troops from Harlem to Harare.Continue reading

Harlem Congressional Member Espaillat And Others Host Service Academy Night 2020

Today, Thursday, October 1st, 2020 at 5 PM EST, Representatives from the offices of Harlem Congressional member Adriano Espaillat, will host Service Academy Night 2020.Continue reading

Harlem Representative Espaillat Announces Open Applications To U.S. Military Service Academies

Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat announced open applications for incoming district high school seniors to attend the U.S. Service Academies.Continue reading

Harlem Native Commander Claude Henderson Renders Honors During Burial-At-Sea

Command Master Chief Claude Henderson, command master chief of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), from Harlem, New York.Continue reading

Thomas W. Knowlton Killed In Action At The Battle Of Harlem Heights 1776

Thomas W. Knowlton, November 22, 1740 – September 16, 1776, considered America's first Intelligence professional and was killed in the Battle of Harlem Heights, during the Revolutionary War on 117th Street and Riverside Drive, Harlem, NY, 1776. Continue reading

Macy’s Salute Those Who Serve With Support To Empower Veterans And Military Families

This July, Macy’s and its customers nationwide will pay special tribute to the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces with a charitable round-up campaign, “Macy’s Salutes Those Who Serve,” to support active duty military, veterans and military families.Continue reading

Exclusive: Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff Heads To London To Meet Prince Harry For Walking With The Wounded

Harlem World fave and prominent philanthropist Jean Shafiroff journeyed to London to meet His Royal Highness The Duke of Sussex (Prince Harry) in support of Walking With The Wounded.Continue reading

Harlem Hellfighters, Harlem, NY 1913 (Photographs)

The 369th Infantry Regiment, formerly known as the 15th New York National Guard Regiment, was an infantry regiment of the United States Army that saw action in World War I and World War II.Continue reading

Rep Espaillat Honors The Life & Legacy Of Tuskegee Airman Esteban Hotesse In Harlem

Esteban Hotesse was born on February 11, 1919 in Moca, Dominican Republic. He came to the U.S. at the age of 4 with his mother, Clara Pacheco, and sister, Irma Hotesse. Continue reading

Op-Ed: Black Veterans Question Military Bases Named After Confederate Soldiers

By Charles Blatcher, III Statues, monuments, government buildings and military installations are supposedly named in honor of outstanding individuals deserving of the recognition.Continue reading

Harlem Clarence H. Beavers, Last Of WWII Paratrooper Pioneers Dies

Clarence Beavers stated he was born on June 12, 1921 at West 134 Street, Harlem, New York. Continue reading

NYC Announces Veterans An Active Military Service Members Are Protected From Bias

New York City has begun enforcement of a new law that protects current and prior military service members from discrimination, bias, and harassment.Continue reading

A Harlem Cheer, NY’s Namesake Ship, USS New York, Begin Hurricane Irma Relief Efforts

By USS Iwo Jima Public Affairs Office The amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima, the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York and the guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto, along with various embarked air and amphibious landing assets, arrived on station off of Key West, Florida, September 12, 2017, to support Hurricane Irma relief efforts.Continue reading