On June 3rd, 1539, Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto claimed Florida for Spain. And one year later, June 3, 1540, he crossed the Appalachian Mountains. He was the first European to do so.
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On June 3, 1781, Jack Jouett rode to warn Thomas Jefferson of British attack.
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June 3rd can also be considered the “birthday” of the U.S. Army. (It was established by Congress on June 3rd, 1784.)
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Today’s feature article is a review by SurvivalBlog Field Gear Editor Tom Christianson.