In her September 16, 1943, My Day column, Eleanor Roosevelt reflects on her visit to Guadalcanal, where she witnessed the lasting impact of the sacrifices made by US soldiers.

The National WWII Museum in New Orleans plans commemorative ceremony on Memorial Day.

While becoming an "ace" pilot requires a number of finely honed skills and exceptional aeronautical ability, it is even harder to achieve this status in only one day.

As 1943 turned to 1944, PT-305 departed New Orleans, and she would not be back for more than six decades. 

The US Merchant Marine provided crucial, yet often overlooked, logistical support for the Allied war effort.