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On this day in history, March 11, 1942, MacArthur leaves Philippines, vows to return

March 11, 2024

On this day in history, March 11, 1942, MacArthur leaves Philippines, vows to return

General Douglas MacArthur was forced to flee the Philippines on this day in history, March 11, 1942. MacArthur was trying to avoid capture by the Japanese.

On this day in history, March 8, 1999, Yankees legend Joe DiMaggio dies, 'cultural icon' on and off field

March 8, 2024

On this day in history, March 8, 1999, Yankees legend Joe DiMaggio dies, 'cultural icon' on and off field

Joe DiMaggio, who dominated with the New York Yankees on the baseball diamond and was larger than life off the field, died on this day in history, March 8, 1999.

Female pilot, 102, recalls serving in WWII despite opposition from her family: 'I found what I loved'

March 7, 2024

Female pilot, 102, recalls serving in WWII despite opposition from her family: 'I found what I loved'

Jerrie Badger, a 102-year-old woman from Georgia who served in the civilian pilots unit known as WASP, recently recounted her experience serving during World War II.

VA official who tried to ban iconic WWII kissing photo has controversial history: 'Unequivocally offensive'

March 7, 2024

VA official who tried to ban iconic WWII kissing photo has controversial history: 'Unequivocally offensive'

A Veterans Department official under fire for trying to ban the display of a beloved WWII photo has a track record of controversy dating back decades.

Two WWII-era bazooka rounds found in Massachusetts town river in the same week via magnet fishing

March 6, 2024

Two WWII-era bazooka rounds found in Massachusetts town river in the same week via magnet fishing

French president seeks personal accounts of liberation from Nazis, 80 years after D-Day landings

March 6, 2024

French president seeks personal accounts of liberation from Nazis, 80 years after D-Day landings

French President Emmanuel Macron is asking the public to gather personal accounts related to the end of World War II, ahead of the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings.

World War II plane found in Papua New Guinea 80 years after shot down by Japanese, leaving two missing

March 5, 2024

World War II plane found in Papua New Guinea 80 years after shot down by Japanese, leaving two missing

A defense plane from World War II was found in the jungle of Papua New Guinea by local civilians over 80 years after it was shot down by the Japanese.

Germany arrests Italian soccer fan over Hitler salute at beer hall

March 5, 2024

Germany arrests Italian soccer fan over Hitler salute at beer hall

An 18-year-old Lazio soccer fan was arrested and fined in Munich, Germany, after giving a Hitler salute at the beer hall where the Nazi party was founded.

WWII vet turns 103, credits daughters for his longevity: 'Makes me stronger'

February 29, 2024

WWII vet turns 103, credits daughters for his longevity: 'Makes me stronger'

Lt. Ralph Perkner, who served in World War II and the Korean War, celebrated his 103rd birthday in a Pennsylvania restaurant filled with family and friends.

New Orleans hat salesman, 99, honored by French president for WWII service

February 27, 2024

New Orleans hat salesman, 99, honored by French president for WWII service

Samuel Meyer, the 99-year-old proprietor of his family's iconic New Orleans hat shop, has been awarded the rank of Chevalier of the National Order of the Legion of Honor.