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World wars, decolonization, Cold War, rights, and rapid technology shifts.

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lebtown.com > 09/16/2026 > two-world-war-ii-veterans-honored-for-service-100th-birthdays-at-fort-indiantown-gap

Two World War II veterans honored for service, 100th birthdays at Fort Indiantown Gap

3+ hour, 42+ min ago   (884+ words) William DiFrancesco’s and Joseph Saukulyak’s lives have been on a similar trajectory. Both are World War II veterans. They served in the military during wartime in the mid-1940s for two years in the Pacific Theater. And both will turn 100 on…...


migflug.com > afterburner > fr > doolittle-raid-1942-b-25-uss-hornet-tokyo

The Doolittle Raid: 16 B-25s That Were Never Coming Back

5+ hour, 7+ min ago   (693+ words) by Tamika Johnson | Sep 16, 2026 | Histoire et légendes, Aviation militaire | 0 comments At 07:38 on the morning of 18 April 1942, a 70-ton Japanese patrol boat called the Nittō Maru spotted an American task force about 650 nautical miles east of Japan and got a radio…...


migflug.com > afterburner > de > avro-shackleton-the-growler

Avro Shackleton: The Growler That Hunted Submarines

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (237+ words) by Connor Kerr | 30. Juli 2026 | Geschichte & Legenden, Militärische Luftfahrt | 0 commentsTeile diese Geschichte Quick Facts: Avro Shackleton Across its marks, the Shackleton did far more than chase submarines. The MR.1 and improved MR.2 carried radar, depth charges, sonobuoys and a pair of…...


19fortyfive.com > 2026 > 09 > 75-years-ago-us-army-general-douglas-macarthurs-line-on-old-soldiers-is-still-one-of-the-greatest-military-quotes-in-armed-forces-history

75 Years Ago, US Army General Douglas MacArthur’s Line on 'Old Soldiers' Is Still One of the Greatest Military Quotes in Armed Forces History

14+ hour, 23+ min ago   (711+ words) “Old soldiers never die; they just fade away.” US Army General Douglas MacArthur Gen. Douglas MacArthur was one of the most notable American military leaders of the 20th century and a career Army officer. According to his biography on the National…...


chroniclelive.co.uk > news > north-east-news > birtley-belgians-plaque-unveiled-6000-34617936.amp

'Birtley Belgians' plaque unveiled for 6,000 in Gateshead during World War One

21+ hour, 30+ min ago   (288+ words) A plaque has been unveiled for the 6,000 'Birtley Belgians' who lived in Gateshead during World War One. The unveiling of the blue plaque on Saturday was to commemorate those from Belgium who contributed greatly to the war effort. Less than…...


independent.co.uk > news > birmingham-ku-klux-klan-alabama-george-wallace-america-b3050810.html

16th Street Baptist Church marks bombing anniversary with a new visitor center

13+ hour, 24+ min ago   (584+ words) Sixty-three years ago, dynamite planted by Ku Klux Klan members exploded through the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, killing four girls as they prepared for Sunday services. Hundreds of people filled the church on Tuesday on the 63rd anniversary of…...


newjersey.news12.com > 100-year-old-world-war-ii-veteran-surprised-with-birthday-celebration-at-putnam-county-mcdonalds

100-year-old World War II veteran surprised with birthday celebration at Putnam County McDonald's

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (90+ words) Sep 15, 2026, 6:00 AM A Putnam County World War II veteran received a special surprise to celebrate a milestone birthday. George Mezzone, who recently turned 100 years old, was honored Sunday during a celebration at his hometown McDonald's. Mezzone was joined by family…...


ualr.edu > news > 09/15/2026 > modern-warriors-project-remembers-native-americans-who-served-during-world-war-i

Modern Warriors Project Remembers Native Americans who Served during World War I

1+ day, 15+ min ago   (404+ words) Native Americans who served during World War I are having their stories shared through a comprehensive research project from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Sequoyah National Research Center. “We’re including everyone who served, even if for only a…...