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Memorial Day ceremony honors New Jersey's fallen
2+ hour, 55+ min ago (128+ words) New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dr. Dale G. Caldwell and U. S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Yvonne L. Mays, The Adjutant General of New Jersey, give remarks during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Global War on Terrorism Memorial on the New Jersey Department of…...
Oldest Pearl Harbor survivor keeps memory of bombing alive at 106
1+ day, 27+ min ago (600+ words) Among the dwindling number of Pearl Harbor survivors is Freeman Johnson, who is considered the oldest among them at 106 years old. He recalls the surprise attack and shares his memories of serving with the Navy during World War II....
Legacy of "Borinqueneers" honored during Memorial Day ceremony.
5+ hour, 30+ min ago (536+ words) The Puerto Rico Convention Center District Authority held a Memorial Day commemorative ceremony on Monday morning at the Antiguo Casino de Puerto Rico in San Juan, paying tribute to the men and women who have served in the United States…...
Don't Forget, Brendan Fraser's War Epic & a Sony Comedy Release This Week - AOL
23+ hour, 11+ min ago (217+ words) Two new films are set to arrive in theaters this week, as Pressure and The Breadwinner prepare for release on May 29. The upcoming releases include a World War II drama starring Brendan Fraser and a Sony-backed family comedy led by…...
Denver teen archives veterans' stories to preserve history
16+ hour, 54+ min ago (402+ words) DENVER " An 18-year-old in Denver has spent years interviewing military veterans from World War II'through current conflicts, racing against time to capture firsthand accounts of history. Luis Rodriguez, who began collecting historical artifacts at age 7, has built an extensive archive…...
Tom Hanks on Why He Still Makes WW2 Projects 28 Years After Saving Private Ryan
11+ hour, 22+ min ago (365+ words) Tom Hanks recently spoke about what keeps him making shows or films about World War II, even nearly three decades after Saving Private Ryan. The veteran actor is co-producing a new History Channel documentary that chronicles the brutality and lasting…...
WWII Jewish American Soldier Laid to Rest in Normandy Cemetery
18+ hour, 41+ min ago (1153+ words) Eighty years after being wounded and dying in the Battle of Cherbourg, U. S. 1st Lieutenant Nathan Baskind was laid to rest with his comrades in the Normandy American Cemetery in France, as reported by Fox News. The Jewish American officer from Pittsburgh,…...
Preserving their legacy: Memorial Day event ensures veteran stories keep being told
17+ hour, 32+ min ago (387+ words) Published 7: 00 pm Monday, May 25, 2026 SALISBURY " As noted by the event's emcee, retired U. S. Air Force veteran Queen Wiliams the Memorial Day service at the Salisbury National Cemetery Annex featured atypically nice weather on Monday. Charles "Dave" Collins, acting executive director of…...
World of Warships" Longest Night of Museums mega-stream returns for sixth year, exploring the 160-year history of torpedoes
5+ hour, 26+ min ago (184+ words) Press release " 26 May 2026 13: 00 Share Kicking off 15th June, the Longest Night of Museums stream returns with a tour through torpedo history in partnership with maritime museums from across the globe The Longest Night of Museums Returns For Its 6th Anniversary Throughout the…...
Rome gay pride parade bans Jewish groups
5+ hour, 2+ min ago (697+ words) Organizers of gay pride parade in Rome ban Jewish groups that do not agree to condemn Israel and back allegations of genocide in the Gaza Strip. Organizers of the Rome Pride Parade have informed Jewish LGBT groups Keshet Italia and…...