December 31, 2023 On this day in history, December 31, 1880, statesman George C. Marshall is born Nobel Peace Prize winner and Chief of Staff George Marshall was born on this day in history, Dec. 31, 1880. He's best known for his development of the Marshall Plan following World War II.
December 27, 2023 Russell Hamler, thought to be the last of WWII Merrill's Marauders jungle-fighting unit, dies at 99 The Merrill's Marauders unit embarked upon a treacherous march through deep and dense jungle in occupied Burma, in a bid to cut of Japanese supply lines and seize a key air base.
December 26, 2023 On this day in history, December 26, 1972, President Harry S. Truman dies after suffering from pneumonia Harry S. Truman, the 33rd president of the United States, died at age 88 in Kansas City after coming down with pneumonia on this day in history, Dec. 26, 1972. His legacy has grown in recent decades.
December 22, 2023 On this day in history, December 22, 1808, Beethoven's triumphant Fifth Symphony debuts in Vienna Ludwig Van Beethoven performed Symphony No. 5 for the first time in public in Vienna on this day in history, Dec. 22, 1808. It has become perhaps the world's most famous musical composition.
December 21, 2023 New Mexico WWII soldier's remains identified nearly 80 years later A team of U.S. government historians and researchers have identified Army Private Homer Mitchell from New Mexico as a soldier who died during World War II.
December 21, 2023 GI Christmas card to 8-month-old daughter in 1944 captured fear, heartbreak and hope amid WWII holidays A Christmas card that PFC Vincent Vecchione wrote to his 8-month-old daughter in Dec. 1944 elicited powerful responses on social media and is a treasured family heirloom today.
December 21, 2023 On this day in history, December 21, 1945, Gen. Patton dies in Germany after he was paralyzed in auto crash General George S. Patton was paralyzed in an auto accident in Germany on Dec. 9, 1945, and died in a Heidelberg hospital 12 days later. His death spared conspiracy theories.
December 18, 2023 D-Day 'hero' Maureen Sweeney, 100, of Ireland dies, known for storm prediction that saved Allies from disaster World War II hero Maureen (Flavin) Sweeney, whose weather report helped ensure the success of the Allies' D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944, died Sunday in Ireland at age 100.
December 14, 2023 Short questions with Dana Perino for Gillian Turner In a new "Short questions" piece, Dana Perino talks with correspondent Gillian Turner, who shares her New York City upbringing, her ballet background — and the most adventurous thing she's ever done.
December 11, 2023 The American Battle Monuments Commission celebrates 100 years and honors soldiers buried overseas The American Battle Monuments Commission celebrates 100 years by honoring thousands of U.S. soldiers who died with the establishment of a new visitors center in the Netherlands.
