World War Ii Veterans

Soldiers' Stories

Daniel N. Nelson | Posted 04.24.2012

Read More: World War II Veterans, World War II, War in Afghanistan, Vietnam War, Vietnam Veterans, Iraq War, Politics News
Daniel N. Nelson

What will today's veterans say about their multiple tours in Iraq or Afghanistan? How will they explain to their children and grandchildren, if they are able, why they or their friends sustained their grievous physical or mental injuries?

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Presidents' Day 2012: A Progressive Walk on the National Mall

Harvey J. Kaye | Posted 04.18.2012

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Harvey J. Kaye

Take a walk on the National Mall, the public space at the heart of the nation's capital where we celebrate who we are, the place where we proclaim what it means to be an American.

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The Women AirForce Service Pilots (WASP)

Dorian de Wind | Posted 02.15.2012

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Dorian de Wind

On the eve of this most recent Veterans Day, I had the privilege of accompanying World War II veteran John Tschirhart to a reception hosted by the Texas Veterans Land Board at the Capitol Visitors Center, in Austin, Texas.

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Stars Who Served In World War II

Posted 12.08.2011

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When the bombs rained down on Pearl Harbor, Americans immediately went to work. In addition to a homefront that saw citizens plant victory gardens, bu...

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The First Proco Joe Moreno

Joe Moreno | Posted 01.10.2012

Read More: Citizenship, World War II, Veterans Day, Chicago, Veterans, D-Day, Military Service, Paratroopers, World War II Veterans, Purple Heart, Chicago News
Joe Moreno

War should not be glorified, but the millions of individuals like my grandfather, who have defended and continue to defend us, should be.

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Military Veteran Tribute 2011

John Harden | Posted 01.08.2012

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John Harden

Read about the 2011 Tribute at The Cleburne Times-Review. ...

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Lost Airmen of Buchenwald: Lost Tale, Finally Told

Carla Seaquist | Posted 01.04.2012

Read More: General Dwight Eisenhower, Documentary, Buchenwald, Lost Airmen of Buchenwald, World War II Veterans, World War II, Buchenwald Concentration Camp, Culture News
Carla Seaquist

Lost in the histories of World War II is an extraordinary tale: that of Allied airmen, shot down over Europe, who were captured and imprisoned in the Nazi labor camp, Buchenwald.

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D-Day Vets Reunite By Chance On Beach They Stormed 67 Years Ago

The Huffington Post | Laura Hibbard | Posted 12.21.2011

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Almost 70 years ago while fighting in Normandy on D-Day, Bill Betts believed himself wounded beyond survival. He told his friend Clifford Baker to con...

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Growing Bolder: A Deadline Unlike Any Other

Marc Middleton | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Living News, Tim Gray, Growing Bolder, Pbs, Marc Middleton, World War II Veterans, Omaha Beach, World War II, Normandy Invasion, Documentary Films, Video, Military, Inspiration, Veterans, Healthy Living News
Marc Middleton

Documentary filmmaker Tim Gray knows all about deadlines. But he's now working against the most imposing, most important, deadline of his career. The men and women whose stories he tells are dying at the rate of 1,000 a day.

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Magnus Saethre, 97-Year-Old WWII Veteran, Faces Eviction (VIDEO)

Posted 05.25.2011

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A controversial landlord wants to give a 97-year-old World War II veteran the boot from his rent controlled apartment. Magnus Saethre pays just $63-a...

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The Greatest Generation, Minus One

Robert Mackey | Posted 05.25.2011

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Robert Mackey

One thing has always stuck in my mind about 'the Greatest Generation' -- and I do believe they were exceptional -- where are all the women at?

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Time Running Out For Filipino Veterans

Jonah Lalas | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jonah Lalas

Many thousands of Filipinos answered Roosevelt's call to join the U.S. forces fighting Japan in the Philippines, but had been denied the benefits they were promised until last month.

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A Victory for the Asian-American Community

Jonah Lalas | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jonah Lalas

The Filipino veterans have received their due, but Asian workers have not. It is up Asian activists to continue to educate and politicize our youth.

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