Quote of the day
At each increase of knowledge, as well as on the contrivance of every new tool, human labour becomes abridged.
Vernon Baker
Born: December 17, 1919
Died: July 13, 2010 (aged 90)
Bio: Vernon Joseph Baker was a United States Army officer who received the Medal of Honor, the highest military award given by the United States Government for his valorous actions during World War II. He was awarded the medal for his actions on April 5 6, 1945 near Viareggio, Italy.