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This Day in History: Winston Churchill delivers ‘Iron Curtain’ speech in Fulton, Missouri
2+ hour, 43+ min ago (67+ words) This Day in History: Winston Churchill delivers "Iron Curtain" speech in Fulton, Missouri'KCTV KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - March 5, 1946. Former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill delivered his famous "Iron Curtain" speech at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri. His address coined the…...
This Day in History: President Harry S. Truman passes away
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (91+ words) December 26, 1972. After weeks of hospitalization, President Harry S. Truman dies at 88. President Truman and his wife, Bess, are buried in the courtyard of the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum in their hometown of Independence, Missouri. INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (KCTV) - December 26, 1972. After weeks…...
This Day in History: Dwight D. Eisenhower is appointed US Army Chief of Staff
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (82+ words) WASHINGTON (KCTV) - November 19, 1945. Dwight D. Eisenhower is appointed Chief of Staff of the US Army. During his tenure, Eisenhower worked to unify the armed services under a centralized command and ... WASHINGTON (KCTV) - November 19, 1945. Dwight D. Eisenhower is appointed Chief of Staff of…...
US Marine Corps celebrates 250 years with memories, focus on the future and giving back
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (418+ words) LENEXA, Kan. (KCTV) - A morning remembrance and reflection while looking to the future. The Lenexa Police Department held its 31st annual Marine Corps Birthday Breakfast November 10 in honor of the Marine Corps" 250th birthday, just one day before Veterans Day. Dozens of…...
WWII veteran’s medal reunited with Missouri family
6+ mon, 6+ hour ago (453+ words) BUCKNER, Mo. (KCTV) - This week marks the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII. Japan formally surrendered in a ceremony on the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay. One local man's interest in his family's history led him to a priceless family…...
‘The 130’: New memorial honors KU students who sacrificed their lives in WWI
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (363+ words) LAWRENCE, Kan. (KCTV) - A special memorial sits outside of the newly renovated David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. It's to honor the 130 students and faculty who never returned from World War I. "We wanted to create a memorial that would stand the…...
This Day in History: A symbol of sacrifice, The Purple Heart is created
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (56+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - August 7, 1782. Upon an order by George Washington, the first U.S. Military decoration, the Badge of Military Merit was created. It was awarded to three Revolutionary War soldiers for bravery in action. Today it's known as the Purple…...
World War II prisoner of war laid to rest more than 80 years after his death
7+ mon, 2+ 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…...
We the People: Stories of service and sacrifice from the World War I Museum and Memorial
8+ mon, 17+ hour ago (535+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Two hundred and forty-nine years ago, the day of declaration was signed for our country. This means we are one year away from a huge milestone. America is turning 250! KCTV 5 is committed to highlighting the ways…...
World War I Museum and Memorial's Stars and Stripes Picnic
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (68+ words) World War I Museum and Memorial VP of Marketing and Guest Services Karis Erwin and VP of Facilities Chris Wyche join Shane and Kerrigan to share everything you need to know about Kansas City's official Independence Day celebration. World War…...