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1941: Public hears of Pearl Harbor
3+ hour, 33+ min ago (537+ words) In honor of America's 250th birthday this summer, the Daily News will publish weekly stories from our archives that tell the story of our country. Today's story documents Lewiston's reaction to Japan's surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. This story…...
OPINION: War is a racket which makes some rich
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (568+ words) I spent most of my time being a high-class muscle-man for Big Business, for Wall Street and for the Bankers. In short, I was a racketeer, a gangster for capitalism. " Major General Smedly Butler Major General Smedly Butler (1881-1940), "The Fighting…...
After its start two years ago, Clarkston VFW Military Museum is growing
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (480+ words) An impressive collection of military memorabilia got its start two years ago when a veteran dropped off four hats from a thrift store. Dennis Mc Donald, one of the regulars at the Asotin County Veterans Outreach Center, hung the caps…...
World War II veterans and families reflect on sacrifice, memory and wh. ..
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (1867+ words) Editor's note: Service members' military records were obtained via interviews with family members and records from the Fallen Cougars Project, which was started by Raymond Sun. Quotes from World War II veterans were sourced from interviews conducted by historian Alicia…...