The musical film Mary Poppins, an adaptation of P.L. Travers’s book, had its world premiere in Los Angeles, and it became a Disney classic, especially noted for the performance of Julie Andrews, who was making her screen debut.

TODAY’S PATRIOT

Travis Mills (b. April 14, 1987) – A retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant with the 82nd Airborne, Travis Mills became one of only five quadruple amputees to survive injuries from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. On April 10, 2012, during his third deployment in Afghanistan, he lost portions of both arms and legs after stepping on an IED. He received over 30 blood transfusions and endured nearly two years of intensive rehabilitation at Walter Reed Medical Center. Refusing to let his injuries define him, Mills coined the term “recalibrated warrior” and committed his life to helping other wounded veterans. In 2013, he and his wife Kelsey founded the Travis Mills Foundation, which provides retreat programs for post‑9/11 veterans and their families.

He authored the bestselling memoir Tough As They Come and travels the country as a motivational speaker, inspiring audiences with his humor, grit, and message: “Never give up. Never quit.” Mills is a powerful example of resilience, service, and the strength of the American spirit. In 2015, Mills took part in a groundbreaking hunting expedition, using customized prosthetic limbs to participate in outdoor sports he once feared he’d lost forever. The moment was captured on video and went viral, offering wounded vets a powerful message: life can still be lived fully, with purpose and passion.