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World’s oldest Pearl Harbor survivor dies at 106: ‘Lived with integrity every single day’
A veteran believed to be the world’s oldest Pearl Harbor survivor has died at 106 years old. Vaughn P. Drake Jr. from ...
Want to Use Fewer Eggs? Cook Like It’s World War II.
Eggs were heavily rationed in the UK during WWII. A quarter of the country’s eggs were shipped over from America during that ...
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WWII vet asked for 100 cards before his 100th birthday — and the response was incredible
He got his birthday wish. A World War II vet wanted 100 cards before he became a centenarian on Friday — and ended up receiving close to 2,000 cards from all over the world. Gaston Pettigrew ...
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Remains of Illinois World War II soldier home after 81 years
Private First Class Robert L. Bryant’s remains were brought home after 81 years, and his family and the community gathered to ...
US Ally in Conflict With Russia Since World War II Offers Truce
The dispute over the Russian-controlled Kuril Islands dates back to World War II. The Japanese foreign ministry reiterated ...
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Edwardsville Garden Club re-dedicates plaque to honor World War II veterans
The Garden Club in the Madison County city had a ceremony on April 5 2025 to unveil the memorial's new location in City Park ...