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The Holocaust story most of us were never taught
46+ min ago (64+ words) Why Jack Hughes" golden goal means more than you think Charles "Chuck" J. Miller New Jewish co-owner steps in at 130-year-old "mill that makes St. Louis" Larry Gast returns to where he started in a new national leadership role New Shalom…...
From Soldier Care to Leadership: Lt. Col. Lionel Gonzalez Retires After 23 Years
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (283+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. " The Illinois Army National Guard honored Lt. Col. Lionel Gonzalez during a retirement ceremony Feb. 22 at the Illinois Military Academy on Camp Lincoln. The ceremony recognized more than 23 years of service to the state of Illinois and the nation....
In new museum, AI will ensure Holocaust survivors’ stories live on
1+ hour, 54+ min ago (942+ words) Matthew J. Palm Orlando Sentinel (TNS) ORLANDO, Fla. " Suzanne Schneider spent International Holocaust Day, observed each Jan. 27, answering questions: Were you afraid? Were you in a concentration camp? Her answers " with the high-tech help of artificial intelligence " will help ensure future…...
Monday Life Inspiration Quote of the Day by ‘Winston Churchill’: ‘Optimism is going after Moby Dick in a rowboat and taking tartar sauce with you..’
2+ hour, 12+ min ago (762+ words) Summary and Key Points: Before his 1940 triumph, Winston Churchill navigated a decade of profound failures in the 1920s. -As Chancellor of the Exchequer in 1925, his disastrous return to the Gold Standard at an inflated pre-war rate devastated British exports and sparked…...
New interactive Holocaust survivor exhibit unveiled in Arizona
2+ hour, 46+ min ago (605+ words) The'exhibit is called "Triumph in Tragedy: Stories of Courage and Connection." It opened in November at Yavapai Community College in Prescott, Ariz., where it will remain on display through Aug. 31 before moving to other Arizona locations on a tour concluding…...
US soldier who protected Jews in POW camp during WWII to be awarded Medal of Honor
3+ hour, 30+ min ago (359+ words) An American soldier who is credited with saving the lives of 200 Jewish comrades in a prisoner of war camp in Germany during World War II will receive the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor. The award to Roddie Edmonds,…...
Quote of the Day: Winston Churchill on important life lessons — Success is not final, failure is not fatal | Today News
3+ hour, 33+ min ago (370+ words) Winston Churchill, former prime minister of the UK and one of the most influential leaders of the 20th century, is often remembered for his powerful speeches and strong leadership. In LiveMint's quote of the day, we focus on one of Churchill's…...
Munson Army Health Center Soldiers Honor WWII Legacy During 10th Mountain Division Climb to Glory Ski
3+ hour, 45+ min ago (524+ words) FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas " Two Soldiers from Munson Army Health Center, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, commemorated the 10th Mountain Division's historic World War II ascent of Riva Ridge by participating in a "Climb to Glory" ski event in nearby Weston, Missouri Feb. 18. Events…...
Trailer released for World War II drama ‘Pressure,’ starring Brendan Fraser
4+ hour, 14+ min ago (543+ words) On June 6, 1944, over 160,000 Allied troops were sent across the English Channel onto the beaches of Normandy, France, marking the assault on Western Europe. Yet the operation, dubbed Operation Overlord, almost ended in disaster before it even began. Now, the upcoming…...
Lost in 1945, WWII Flyer Will Be Laid to Rest in Beaumont, Texas
4+ hour, 17+ min ago (72+ words) FORT KNOX, Ky. " The remains of U.S. Army Air Forces 2nd Lt. Frank A. Johnstone, 20, of Beaumont, Texas, killed during World War II, will be interred Feb. 26, in Forest Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park in his hometown. Graveside services will precede the…...