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Japanese American soldiers in World War II fought the Axis abroad and racial prejudice at home
Stacker via AOL· 22 hours agoThe attack on Pearl Harbor whipped those prejudices into a frenzy of fear that swept the nation....
After 80 years, World War II sailor honored at Arlington National Cemetery
Stars and Stripes· 6 days agoIn 1940, a 21-year-old former miner from California joined the U.S. Naval Reserve. The Oklahoma...
Pearl Harbor sailor buried in Arlington | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette· 5 days agoIn 1940, a 21-year-old former miner from California joined the U.S. Naval Reserve. The Oklahoma...
Fall River sailor killed at Pearl Harbor identified, to be buried in northern Calif. - The Boston...
The Boston Globe· 3 days agoGeorge Herbert, 37, was a gunner’s mate first class on the USS Oklahoma battleship when it was torpedoed by Japanese aircraft early on Dec. 7, ...
Remains of 5 troops from WWII, 1 from Korean War identified
Stars and Stripes· 5 days agoThe Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency last week announced that the remains of two soldiers, a pilot and two sailors from World War II, and a soldier from the Korean War have been identified.
D-Day squadron of World War II planes re-creates ‘Blue Spruce’ route to Europe
Stars and Stripes· 1 day agoWorld War II aircraft that moved troops and cargo across the North Atlantic to Europe are being...
Storytime: Remembering the newsreels in real life
Columbia Daily Tribune via Yahoo News· 6 days ago“After Pearl Harbor, I wasn’t a boy anymore,” Wendell said, his eyes on the television mounted in the corner. He went on to talk about the mood of the...
Burlington’s other Zephyrs deserve a spotlight - Trains
Trains.com· 5 days agoThe Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad, commonly known as the Burlington Route, had many other...
More People Are Living Longer, and Movement Is the Key
WebMD· 3 days agoToni Stahl was still hitting the gym well past her 100th birthday. The centenarian worked out three times a week, enjoying balance and strength conditioning the most. “I do as I feel, and I ...
Rights group urges Thailand to stop forcing dissidents to return to countries they fled for safety
San Francisco Chronicle· 14 hours agoHuman Rights Watch urged the Thai government to stop forcing political dissidents who fled to...
