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U.S. museum returns remains of 12 Canadian soldiers
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (206+ words) The remains were collected for medical study after the war but ended up on display in Philadelphia after being sent there in 1919. Milo Tivy, 16, and Shari Tivy, 75, look at a display of human skulls at the M'tter Museum on Thursday,…...
At 100, WWII veteran celebrates a life of service aboard Battleship New Jersey
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (608+ words) The World War II Navy veteran and longtime volunteer was honored last week with a special luncheon and recognition ceremony on the nation's most decorated battleship. The celebration was Thursday; his actual birthday was Jan. 24. For Quinesso, a lifelong South…...
Remains of Hamilton soldier who died in Latvia returned to Canada
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (463+ words) A repatriation ceremony for'Sebastian Halmagean took place Tuesday afternoon at a base in Quinte West, Ont. Gunner Sebastian Halmagean was killed last week near Riga. His death remains under investigation, officials said. Sebastian Halmagean, a Canadian soldier who died last…...
U.S. removal of panels honoring Black soldiers at WWII cemetery in the Netherlands draws backlash
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (943+ words) The removal, carried out without public explanation, has angered Dutch officials, the families of U.S. soldiers and the local residents who honour the American sacrifice by caring for the graves. The sun sets over the graves of more than 8.300 WWII soldiers…...
China plans to show off new equipment at parade marking 80th anniversary of Japan’s WWII surrender
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (239+ words) President and head of the military Xi Jinping will deliver a speech on the occasion, which will feature "new-type combat capabilities," including hypersonic weapons and a range of electronic gear, said Wu Zeke, identified as a senor officer of the…...
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360, a Downtown Chicago Satellite Location Opening on August 26
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (305+ words) With cutting-edge technology and immersive storytelling, Experience360, situated within the Shapiro Family Foundation Center, offers visitors an opportunity to step into history and engage in deeply personal and interactive ways." "We're thrilled to bring some of our most impactful exhibitions to…...
From the CNE with love: Long-distance couple in their 60s tie the knot — again — in ‘marriage on the midway’
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (777+ words) Patrick and Jacqueline shouted their vows over the CNE crowds for the fair's inaugural wedding contest." Jacqueline Chin-Quansah and Patrick Martin got (re-)married on the midway Saturday at the Ex." Jacqueline Chin-Quansah and Patrick Martin say they never wanted…...
Book Review: ‘The Devil Reached Toward the Sky’ weaves thorough account of Atomic Age’s start
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (358+ words) This cover image released by Avid Reader Press shows "The Devil Reached Toward the Sky: An Oral History of the Making and Unleashing of the Atomic Bomb" by Garrett M. Graff. (Avid Reader via AP) The story of the Atomic Age's…...
‘A light not of this world’: The spectacle and emotions generated by the first atomic bomb blast, in the words of eyewitnesses
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (1229+ words) A new book lets experts describe the summer 1945 day when our world changed forever. "Then as I turned, I saw the now-familiar fireball:The mushroom cloud of the first atomic explosion at Trinity Test Site, New Mexico, July 16, 1945. Leona H. Woods:…...
80 years after the atomic bomb: A photo gallery from Hiroshima
7+ mon, 6+ day ago (232+ words) You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Inside this $4.5M Muskoka-like custom home…...