Richard J. Flaherty was a United States Army captain known for his service during the Vietnam War. He is notable for being the smallest serviceman in U.S. history, standing at just 4 feet 9 inches tall. Flaherty sought to challenge size-based prejudices and used his military leadership skills to demonstrate bravery and resilience. His remarkable achievements earned him the nickname 'The Giant Killer'. His legacy continues to inspire discussions about overcoming stereotypes and the various forms of valor in military service.
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Meaning of the name - Richard
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Richard J. Flaherty belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Occupation: military personnel
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on November 28, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for November 28, 2025 |
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| Sun | 6 Sagittarius 7 | 6 Sagittarius 43 | 27 Aquarius 26 |
| Moon | 0 Libra 22 | 11 Pisces 51 | 3 Virgo 49 |
| Mercury | 23 Sagittarius 1 | 20 Scorpio 47 | 1 Pisces 57 |
| Venus | 20 Scorpio 34 | 27 Scorpio 19 | 1 Pisces 6 |
| Mars | 2 Leo 57 | 17 Sagittarius 36 | 14 Cancer 16 |
| Jupiter | 19 Libra 39 | 24 Cancer 41 | 27 Libra 10 |
| Saturn | 24 Cancer 53 | 25 Pisces 3 | 19 Cancer 17 |
| Uranus | 15 Gemini 49 | 29 Taurus 9 | 13 Gemini 25 |
| Neptune | 8 Libra 8 | 29 Pisces 24 | 8 Libra 14 |
| Pluto | 11 Leo 44 | 1 Aquarius 51 | 10 Leo 14 |
| Rahu | 1 Cancer 14 | 13 Pisces 55 | 27 Gemini 0 |
| Ketu | 1 Capricorn 14 | 13 Virgo 55 | 27 Sagittarius 0 |
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