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WWII Veteran Gets Surprised On His Flight With Heartwarming Announcement
A WWII veteran is honored on a commercial flight because he is 100 years old and is one of very few survivors on the 80th ...
In 1945, her grandfather stormed the black sand beaches of Iwo Jima. 80 years later, she’s retracing his footsteps
Marty Connor was 18 years old when he fought all 36 days during the Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945. But perhaps his greatest legacy would be what happened after the war. 80 years after Iwo Jima, his ...
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A New Podcast from the National WWII Museum Revisits the 'Most Consequential Year in Modern History'
The first episode of the series covers January-March 1945, which includes the battles of Iwo Jima and Manila, the firebombing ...
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100-Year-Old Battle of Iwo Jima Survivor Surprised With Tribute on Flight
In a now-viral video, a flight attendant honors a Battle of Iwo Jima survivor named Gordy, who celebrated his 100th birthday ...
Local heroes return: Asheville welcomes veterans from Blue Ridge Honor Flight to DC
More than 350 people gathered at the Asheville airport in a hangar to welcome home 99 veterans who had flown on the Blue ...
Inspired by sea stories: Providence's Jarek Marte found purpose in the Navy
Providence native Jarek Marte’s life-changing enlistment led him to serve aboard USS Iwo Jima as a Navy weapons specialist.
Trump will silence opposition to his crusade against diversity. It's outrageous | Opinion
Trump and his supporters are trying to purge ideas they dislike to chill the speech of opponents in public dialogue. It's ...
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In 1945, her grandfather stormed the black sand beaches of Iwo Jima. 80 years later, she’s retracing his footsteps
In honor of her grandfather, she was going to make every second count on Iwo Jima. It was the only day this year that American citizens could visit the island, reserved for a select few as part of ...