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Kenneth Gruennert and Elmer Burr’s Medals of Honor
During the Battle of Buna, two soldiers of the 32nd Infantry Division went above and beyond the call of duty.
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Technical Sergeant Charles Coolidge's Medal of Honor
One of two remaining WWII Medal of Honor recipients, Charles Coolidge, passed away on April 6, 2021 at the age of 99. He was awarded the Medal for his actions in France in 1944.
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Four Forgotten American Memoirs of World War II
Thousands of men and women wrote memoirs detailing their experiences in World War II. Here are four lesser known examples that merit a second look.
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Rosie the Riveter and Benny the Bungler: WWII Propaganda at Work
During World War II, the US government waged a constant battle for the hearts and minds of the public. “Rosie the Riveter” and many other wartime propaganda posters remain relevant 75 years later.
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Coastal Parade: The Final Naval Patrol in the Mediterranean Sea
How American PT boats became part of the last patrol conducted in the Mediterranean Sea.
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From Recovery to Restoration: Bringing World War II's Lost Aircraft Back to Life
06/10/2020 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMJoin the RAF Museum's Ian Thirsk and Darren Priday as they discuss with the Museum's Seth Paridon and Ed Lengel, PhD, the challenges and excitement of recovering and preserving these historic war birds.
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"Time Will Not Dim the Glory of Their Deeds:" The Cemetery at Omaha Beach and the Commemoration of the D-Day War Dead
06/01/2020 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMBen Brands, a historian with the American Battle Monuments Commission, will discuss the initial establishment of the cemetery at Omaha Beach, which occurred in the days immediately following D-Day.
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The Battle of Attu
05/25/2020 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMThe Battle of Attu was the only land battle to be fought on North American soil during World War II.
