military, and youth, Free ages 5 & under The K-25 History Center in Oak Ridge traces the history of the work done on the Manhattan Project in this rural area of East Tennessee. The work being done ...
Andrew Biggio never met his great-uncle, but he’s gotten to know him well. “My uncle was killed in World War II — I’m named after him,” Biggio said. “He didn’t make it home from his war, and I did. I ...
The 33-foot Corsair, on loan from Florida, had to be “rigged up on skates” to get to the Intrepid’s hangar deck.
Marine amphibious tractors burn after being hit by Japanese mortar shells during the Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945. (U.S. Marine ...
Pfc. Frederick Rickard's death on Iwo Jima was the family's second tragedy in four months. His brother died in a Christmas ...
The son of a woman who served in World War Two was "overwhelmed" when a statue of her was unveiled as military planes flew ...
three-dimensional diorama of Pompeii, artifacts from the Temple of Isis and displays of household items — such as glassware, dishes, pots and jugs — and military equipment. Also nearby are a ...
some of them were kicked out and sent to internment camps (during World War II). It’s just a rich tapestry of the history of San Diego, all found in this one, geographical area. Q: What is your ...
The United States entered World War II when Gonsalves was just 15 years old. He was barely 17 when he joined the Marine Corps Reserve in May 1943. Less than one month later, he was called up to ...