As people reflect on the 70th anniversary of Germany's surrender to the allies, planners of a pending college reunion recently asked what I recall of the Second World War. Given my own hazy memories, ...
WASHINGTON — Marking 80 years since the end of World War II in Europe, dozens gathered Thursday at the National World War II Memorial to commemorate Victory in Europe Day with a solemn ceremony ...
The National Park Service and the Friends of the National World War II Memorial joined together Saturday morning to commemorate Memorial Day and remember the 400,000 Americans who died during the war.
WASHINGTON — Four World War II veterans joined by a small crowd gathered Friday near the World War II Memorial to recognize the 81st anniversary of D-Day. “Today and every sixth of June, until the end ...
As we approach the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (May 8), we are reminded of a pivotal moment in history when the Allied forces accepted Nazi Germany’s unconditional surrender, ending ...
History of World War II Memorial The wwii Memorial Veterans Memorial remembers the Americans who served during the Second World War. The Second World War is the deadliest conflict in human history.
UPDATE: The National Park Service allowed World War II veterans to visit their memorial on the National Mall Wednesday despite the government shutdown. The decision — the park service said their ...
ENOLA, Pa. (WHTM) — A World War II Memorial in Cumberland County has been restored just in time for Memorial Day. The Enola American Legion Post 751 held a dedication ceremony for it Sunday. The ...
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba stands after giving a speech during the National Memorial Ceremony for the War Dead in Tokyo on Aug. 15, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The National World War II Memorial in Washington will close for five months for repairs and improvements. (Patrick Semansky/AP) ...
Cemetery Commissioner Tom Giffen says it’s past time for the city to have a World War II memorial. Giffen told the Board of Aldermen on Monday that he had recently taken a call from someone looking ...