On April 11, 1945, a Japanese pilot slammed his Zero fighter plane into the USS Missouri and ignited a fireball during the ...

The Missouri’s captain ordered a military ... Memorial. “This is a remarkable story of compassion and humanity, even in the midst of one of the worst battles of World War II.” ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: While it's pretty during the day, the memorial ... Senior Editor The World War II Memorial was dedicated in 2004 to the 16 million American military members who served ...

A stunning flypast by the iconic Douglas C47 Dakota has been confirmed for the highly anticipated 2025 #AmazingAccrington ...

April 7 (UPI) --Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrived at Iwo Jima Monday as they begin a tour of memorial visits this month to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.

U.S. Marines perform a rifle salute on board the Battleship Missouri Memorial during a ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the 1945 kamikaze attack on the USS Missouri and subsequent burial ...

During World War II, a Japanese pilot crashed into the USS Missouri. The ship's captain, William Callaghan, ordered a military burial for the pilot. This act of compassion is remembered today.

Memorial Day is a federal holiday that honors the men and women who died serving in the United States military. It's also the unofficial start to summer, which means retailers will offer huge ...

O’Donovan, who died during World War II, will be ... Cemetery and Memorial in the Philippines for laboratory analysis and identification. He will be buried with full military honors.