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World War II
Daughter Pays Tribute to Father’s Unbreakable Spirit That Helped Pioneer Education for the Blind
A wartime mission left Patricia Conley’s father blind. His determination amid adversity inspires her.
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Reader Celebrates Her Father’s Heroic Deeds as a D-Day Glider Pilot
Despite having never met her father, a reader traveled to Normandy to fully understand her father’s sacrifices during World War II.
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How the US Treated Prisoners of War With Dignity During World War II
American POW camps were known for the humane and respectful treatment of their prisoners.
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In Photos: The World’s Largest D-Day Reenactment
D-Day comes alive every year in the town of Conneaut, Ohio.
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Australia Commemorates Anzac Day to Remember the Fallen
There were more than 40,000 people at Melbourne’s dawn service, with about 10,000 others later taking part in the march.
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FBI Returns Looted Relics Taken From Japan at End of World War II
The items have been returned from a Massachusetts Attic, including six painted scrolls and a hand-drawn map of Okinawa—all from the 18th and 19th centuries.
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The Heroic Legacy of Women Who Heeded the Call for Nurses During World War II
A group of American women became nurses amid a nationwide shortage of staff. They went on to save many lives during the country’s different health crises.
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Biden Administration Orders Removal of World War II Picture, Then Abruptly Rescinds Ban
Photograph shows a man and a woman kissing in Times Square after Japan surrendered.
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Ministry of Defence Confirms 500Kg Bomb Found in Plymouth Detonated at Sea
More than 10,000 people were evacuated from the area during the explosives operation.
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Having Lived Through America’s Glory Days and Tough Days, This 102-Year-Old Veteran Is Still Going Strong
Dominick Critelli has survived the Great Depression, World War II, several recessions, and the recent pandemic.
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Defense Engineer Finds Unique Way to Honor His Father’s World War II Bravery
A reader shares about a unique opportunity he had to honor his father, who served in the Marines during World War II.
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This 17th-Century Italian Castle Has 365 Rooms—One for Each Day of the Year and With a Unique Design
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Daughter Pays Tribute to Father’s Unbreakable Spirit That Helped Pioneer Education for the Blind
A wartime mission left Patricia Conley’s father blind. His determination amid adversity inspires her.
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Reader Celebrates Her Father’s Heroic Deeds as a D-Day Glider Pilot
Despite having never met her father, a reader traveled to Normandy to fully understand her father’s sacrifices during World War II.
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How the US Treated Prisoners of War With Dignity During World War II
American POW camps were known for the humane and respectful treatment of their prisoners.
|
In Photos: The World’s Largest D-Day Reenactment
D-Day comes alive every year in the town of Conneaut, Ohio.
|
Australia Commemorates Anzac Day to Remember the Fallen
There were more than 40,000 people at Melbourne’s dawn service, with about 10,000 others later taking part in the march.
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FBI Returns Looted Relics Taken From Japan at End of World War II
The items have been returned from a Massachusetts Attic, including six painted scrolls and a hand-drawn map of Okinawa—all from the 18th and 19th centuries.
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The Heroic Legacy of Women Who Heeded the Call for Nurses During World War II
A group of American women became nurses amid a nationwide shortage of staff. They went on to save many lives during the country’s different health crises.
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Biden Administration Orders Removal of World War II Picture, Then Abruptly Rescinds Ban
Photograph shows a man and a woman kissing in Times Square after Japan surrendered.
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Ministry of Defence Confirms 500Kg Bomb Found in Plymouth Detonated at Sea
More than 10,000 people were evacuated from the area during the explosives operation.
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Having Lived Through America’s Glory Days and Tough Days, This 102-Year-Old Veteran Is Still Going Strong
Dominick Critelli has survived the Great Depression, World War II, several recessions, and the recent pandemic.
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Defense Engineer Finds Unique Way to Honor His Father’s World War II Bravery
A reader shares about a unique opportunity he had to honor his father, who served in the Marines during World War II.
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This 17th-Century Italian Castle Has 365 Rooms—One for Each Day of the Year and With a Unique Design
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