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February 19, 2024

Japanese American WWII internment camp detainees memorialized with new monument

A three-part monument called “Irei: National Monument for the WWII Japanese American Incarceration" is now on display at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles.

February 15, 2024

Crews safely detonate three WWII-era bombs in Florida bay

Three World War II-era bombs were safely detonated Wednesday in Choctawhatchee Bay in the Florida panhandle, county officials announced.

February 10, 2024

On this day in history, February 10, 1940, Glenn Miller's infectious 'In the Mood' tops US pop charts

Glenn Miller and His Orchestra reached the top of the American pop charts with "In the Mood" on this day in history, Feb. 10, 1942. Miller was killed during World War II.

February 9, 2024

Meet the American who taught the Tuskegee Airmen to fly, pioneer pilot Charles 'Chief' Anderson

Meet Charles A. "Chief" Anderson, lead instructor at the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama in World War II. This American gave the famous Tuskegee Airmen their first taste of flight.

February 9, 2024

On this day in history, February 9, 1942 feds enact Daylight Saving Time in darkest hours of World War II

The U.S. federal government enacted nationwide daylight saving time on this day in history, Feb. 9, 1942. It was seen as a way to promote the national defense amid World War II.

February 7, 2024

World War II-era bomb unearthed at Florida airport

Construction workers at Brooksville Tampa Bay Regional Airport in Florida dug up what is believed to be a Mark 65 bomb dating back to World War II.

February 6, 2024

At 102 years old, veteran WWII pilot takes to the skies on a delightfully bumpy ride for charity

Jack Hemmings, ex-squadron leader in the Royal Air Force, took to the skies at the age of 102 to raise funds for his charity, the Mission Aviation Fellowship.

January 31, 2024

Holocaust survivors can live on for generations with creative use of new technology

A museum in Cincinnati is trying to leverage the power of AI to create and exhibit that will allow future generations to interact with Holocaust survivors.

January 30, 2024

Jack Carr's take on 6th Ranger Battalion's daring prisoner rescue of January 30, 1945: 'Mission accomplished'

One of the most daring rescue missions ever accomplished by U.S. Special Forces took place on Jan. 30, 1945, as the 6th Ranger Battalion freed hundreds of POWs held by the Japanese.

January 27, 2024

On this day in history, January 27, 1943, US Eighth Air Force launches bombing offensive over Nazi Germany

The U.S. Eight Air Force attacked the port of Wilhelmshaven, Germany, on this day in history, Jan. 27, 1943, marking the start of the American bombing offensive in Europe in World War II.