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Today in History: April 1 - In 1945, American forces launched the invasion of Okinawa during World War II - K8 News | Jonesboro, Arkansas
22+ hour, 46+ min ago (218+ words) Today in History: April 1 - In 1945, American forces launched the invasion of Okinawa during World War II'K8 News | Jonesboro, Arkansas (KAIT) - On April 1, 1945, American forces launched the amphibious invasion of Okinawa during World War II. U.S. forces succeeded in capturing the Japanese island…...
Today in History: April 1 - In 1945, American forces launched the invasion of Okinawa during World War II
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (122+ words) Today in History: April 1 - In 1945, American forces launched the invasion of Okinawa during World War II'K8 News | Jonesboro, Arkansas (KAIT) - On April 1, 1945, American forces launched the amphibious invasion of Okinawa during World War II. U.S. forces succeeded in capturing the Japanese island…...
Walnut Ridge museum exhibit honors 42 airmen who died in WWII training
1+ week, 2+ day ago (73+ words) Walnut Ridge museum exhibit honors 42 airmen who died in WWII training'K8 News | Jonesboro, Arkansas Walnut Ridge museum exhibit honors 42 airmen who died in WWII training 28 years later: Remembering the Westside School shooting victims Thousands of Northeast Arkansas students miss meals…...
Bomb squad dispatched after old military grenade was found
1+ week, 5+ day ago (255+ words) Bomb squad dispatched after old military grenade was found'K8 News | Jonesboro, Arkansas STEELE, Mo. (KAIT) - The ATF and the Southeast Missouri Regional Bomb Squad were dispatched after a report of a grenade was found. Chief Stanfield of the Steele Police…...
We the People: March 18 - FDR created the War Relocation Authority in 1942 directed at Japanese Americans
2+ week, 1+ day ago (84+ words) We the People: March 18 - FDR created the War Relocation Authority in 1942 directed at Japanese Americans'K8 News | Jonesboro, Arkansas We the People: March 18 - FDR created the War Relocation Authority in 1942 directed at Japanese Americans Cross County works to secure dedicated ambulance…...
Today in History: March 18 - FDR created the War Relocation Authority in 1942, directed at Japanese Americans - K8 News | Jonesboro, Arkansas
2+ week, 1+ day ago (103+ words) (KAIT) - In 1942, President Roosevelt created the War Relocation Authority for the "relocation, maintenance, and supervision" of the Japanese American population. Eventually, two internment camps in Arkansas imprisoned thousands of Japanese Americans. One at Rohwer in Desha County and the other…...
‘This is where he needs to be’: World War II soldier’s remains welcomed home
6+ mon, 15+ hour ago (295+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV/Gray News) " The remains of a World War II soldier from Missouri were finally welcomed home more than 80 years after his death. A plane carrying the remains of U.S. Army Sgt. Simon Garelick, of St. Joseph, Missouri,…...
The history of Blytheville Air Force Base
5+ mon, 3+ day ago (1286+ words) BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - K8 News is taking a look at the history of Arkansas on the road to celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States of America. Griffin Broussard visited the old Blytheville Air Force Base to learn about the rich…...
World War II prisoner of war laid to rest more than 80 years after his death
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (344+ words) CHILTON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) - More than 80 years after his death, a World War II veteran who was listed as missing in action has finally been laid to rest. Private First Class Norman Thomas, of Verbena, was a 20-year-old…...
The history of Walnut Ridge Army Airfield
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (699+ words) WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. (KAIT) - K8 News is taking a look at the history of Arkansas on the road to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States of America. Griffin Broussard visited Walnut Ridge to explore the history and importance of the…...