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William A. Ryan: Trip to Normandy evokes a time of action for Illinois World War II veteran
Chicago Tribune· 6 days agoIn a nursing home in Durand about three hours northwest of Chicago, on the edge of a small town...
Batavia man marks 100 years, recalls serving during World War II on historic battleship
Daily Herald· 4 days agoRobert Larson was an 18-year-old high school graduate with a horn when he joined the U.S. Navy on...
‘Star Trek’ actor George Takei determined to keep telling his Japanese American story
Journal Gazette & Times-Courier· 6 days agoThe incarceration of 120,000 Japanese Americans, including children, labeled enemies during World ...
Illinois township supervisor has no regrets flying inverted U.S. flag outside public offices for...
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo News· 5 days agoThe Republican leader of the Will County Board, who also serves as Homer Township supervisor, is...
Chicago & Eastern Illinois history remembered - Trains
Trains.com· 6 days agoChicago & Eastern Illinois history was special to those to watched the railroad firsthand. In the...
On This Day, June 3: London Bridge attack kills 8
UPI· 5 days agoOn June 3, 2017, a van mowed down pedestrians on London Bridge and the drivers stabbed people at nearby bars and restaurants, killing eight victims.
80 years after D-Day, the number of WWII veterans is dwindling
Post-Bulletin, Rochester, Minn. via Yahoo News· 4 days agoJun. 4—ROCHESTER — Names have power. In the case of Jerry Williams of Rochester, his name powerfully has tied him to his uncle, another Jerry Williams who, on June 6, 1944, found himself part ...
D-Day: North Platte sailor was on first ship to reach Omaha Beach
North Platte Telegraph· 2 days agoJust six months later, on June 6, 1944, 80 years ago today, he would participate in one of the most...
The States Where the Largest Share of Residents Serve in the Military: All 50 Ranked
247wallst.com· 3 days agoUS States That Have The Highest Number of Military Personnel. Every state has at least one military...