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'So proud': Taunton teen first from area to win Congressional Gold Medal. How'd she do it?
Taunton Daily Gazette via Yahoo News· 4 hours agoIn the meantime, she’s said she’s looking forward to touring the Capitol and “getting recognition on...
New England Air Museum to feature bronze casting of WWII veteran Ann Griffin Gleszer’s medal
FOX61· 5 days agoThe New England Air Museum announced this week that it will receive a donation of a bronze casting...
100th Battalion soldiers’ values motivate youth | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Honolulu Star-Advertiser· 3 hours agoHow did Hawaii’s first group of nisei soldiers — who averaged only 5 feet, 4 inches tall and 125...
D-Day anniversary shines spotlight on ‘Rosies’ who built WWII weapons
Military Times via Yahoo News· 5 days agoLong considered civilians, not members of the military, they weren’t entitled to the pay and...
St. Augustine's Ed Trester commemorates D-Day
The St. Augustine Record via Yahoo News· 5 days agoIn 2020, Congress passed the Merchant Mariners of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act which was signed into law by then President ...
National Veterans Memorial and Museum exhibit tells history of Operation Viersen
The Columbus Dispatch via Yahoo News· 4 days agoAmong the WWII battles, more than 1,000 artists, soldiers and engineers devised a clever way to fool...
As a congressman defended Trump, his 6-year-old son stole the spotlight
Washington Post· 6 days agoWhen Rep. John Rose (R-Tenn.) approached the lectern on the House floor, he said he was going to...
The Kimmel Center’s new Marian Anderson Hall is unveiled in historic ceremony
WHYY· 1 day agoIn 1955, Anderson became the first Black singer to perform a lead role at the Metropolitan Opera....
2024 American Eagle One Ounce Gold and Silver Uncirculated Coins Available Today (June 6)
Sierra Sun Times· 4 days agoWASHINGTON – The United States Mint (Mint) will accept orders for the 2024 American Eagle One Ounce...
Ghost Army survivor reflects on WWII deception operation: "We were good"
CBS News via Yahoo News· 4 days agoIt's dangerous work and a lot of them just kind of dealt with it." Today, the Ghost Army's legacy is...