Major events are often rooted deeply in the past—the “long fuse” that leads to explosions.

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.

An interview with Anthony Tucker-Jones, author of the newly released Churchill: Master and Commander.

The past, present, and future of The National WWII Museum's collection of oral histories. 

In the bloodiest  battle in Marine Corps history, 27 Marines and sailors were awarded the Medal of Honor for action on Iwo Jima. No other campaign surpassed that number.