80 years later, Monticello remembers 'Boots' Thomas, hero behind the first Iwo Jima flag
On the 80th anniversary of the first U.S. flag raising on Iwo Jima, World War II veterans are honored for their service in ...
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NWester: WWII soldier laid to rest next to 'love of his life' in Antonino
Frank and Irene (Deter) Malizia, met when Frank was stationed in Great Bend during World War II. Irene was from Antonino. The ...
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The Story Behind the World-Famous Photograph of U.S. Marines Raising the American Flag During the Battle of Iwo Jima
Joe Rosenthal’s iconic photos from Iwo Jima helped the United States raise $26 billion for the war and served as the basis ...
Oakland World War II veteran turns 100, shares concerns about where country is heading
An Oakland man who served in World War II turned 100 years old and had some things to say about the country that called him ...
Fighting for the Right to Fight: The National WWII Museum’s dedication to Black soldiers
The overall narrative portrayed begins with African Americans’ involvement in wartime before World War I through the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s.
Historian uncovers largely unknown story of the 6888 Battalion with Maryland ties
Tyler Perry's most-watched Netflix film has revealed the hidden history of WWII's only all-black, all-woman battalion with Maryland ties.
Looted Leather and WWII Tires: How Doc Martens Came to Be
In 1945, while recovering from an ankle injury he got while skiing in Bavaria, Doctor Maertens discovered that a new use for ...
Battle of Iwo Jima veterans honor 80th anniversary of famed World War II battle
One by one, with canes, walkers, and wheelchairs in tow, these veterans carefully navigated their way to the World War II ...
‘The Six Triple Eight’: NC woman, World War II veteran honored in Netflix film
Family members of Private First Class Elizabeth Bernice Barker Johnson say their phones have been ringing constantly from ...
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Sacramento Kings De’Aaron Fox Trade | Losing Cursive in Schools | Farewell to SacramenKnow’s Claire Morgan
Rumors swirled and it’s now official. A longtime player of the Sacramento Kings is officially gone. De’Aaron Fox has been traded to the San Antonio Spurs. The star point guard has been with ...
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5 things to know for Feb. 4: Trade war, Deportation deal, US-Israel relations, Wasted water, TikTok ban
February could bring blockbuster winter storms to the Northeast, with forecasts showing intense cold is on the way for parts of the region this month. This is due to cooler sea surface ...
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What is a trade war? A breakdown of tariffs and retaliation
As trade tensions rise between China and the United States, Canada is not out of the woods yet, leaving some to wonder if a trade war is inevitable. On Monday, the U.S. and Canada agreed to pause ...