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Nebraska man travels to France for Normandy D-Day ceremony

HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) – The heroes of World War II were honored on Thursday in ceremonies marking 80 years since D-Day, the start of the allied...

25th Anniversary Idaho State Historical Society’s Esto Perpetua Award Program

Idaho5 months ago

25th Anniversary Idaho State Historical Society’s Esto Perpetua Award Program

MINIDOKA, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The Idaho State Historical Society recently announced the winners of this year’s Esto Perpetua Award. This award is given each year to...

U.S. Navy Battleship USS North Carolina Faces an Uncertain Future

North Carolina8 months ago

U.S. Navy Battleship USS North Carolina Faces an Uncertain Future

Summary: The USS North Carolina, an iconic World War Two battleship and the most decorated American battleship of the conflict, now serves as a floating museum...

Death of last Alaskan taken captive in WWII evokes US-Japan ‘forgotten battle’

Alaska11 months ago

Death of last Alaskan taken captive in WWII evokes US-Japan ‘forgotten battle’

The American effort to reclaim Attu in 1943 amid frigid rain, dense fog and hurricane-force winds became known as World War II’s “forgotten battle”. About 2,500...

USS Missouri: The U.S. Navy’s Best Battleship Ever?

Missouri11 months ago

USS Missouri: The U.S. Navy’s Best Battleship Ever?

The USS Missouri: The Battleship That Changed Everything – When you think of battleships the USS Missouri should be top of mind. No other battleship played...

Remains of fallen WWII lieutenant returned to Massachusetts

Massachusetts1 year ago

Remains of fallen WWII lieutenant returned to Massachusetts

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2023 Boerne Book Festival celebrates life of Larry McMurtry

Texas1 year ago

2023 Boerne Book Festival celebrates life of Larry McMurtry

The Last Karankawas by Kimberly Garza, Streets of Laredo by Larry McMurtry, and Beasts of the Earth by James Wade. Peter Scamardo/Courtesy of Kimberly Garza/Courtesy of...

Kentucky veteran celebrates 100th birthday

Kentucky2 years ago

Kentucky veteran celebrates 100th birthday

SOMERSET, Ky. (WKYT) – Household and pals in Pulaski County gathered for a really particular birthday celebration Saturday. Veteran David Elder served in Italy, Germany and...

‘80-year quest’: Utah family reunited with remains of long-lost uncle who disappeared in WWII crash

Utah2 years ago

‘80-year quest’: Utah family reunited with remains of long-lost uncle who disappeared in WWII crash

Generations of Merle Pickup’s household have tried to search out his physique and convey him dwelling. The Provo airman’s stays have been recognized this summer season,...