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World War II-era bomb unearthed at Florida airport

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Holocaust Remembrance 2024 as scope of death, horror and threat still hard to comprehend today

January 26, 2024

Holocaust Remembrance 2024 as scope of death, horror and threat still hard to comprehend today

Observances have begun of Holocaust Remembrance Day on Jan. 27, 2024, amid heightened fears of hatred after the Oct. 7, 2023 terror attacks, "the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust."

‘Masters of the Air’ star Austin Butler trained with B-17 pilots for role in WWII miniseries

January 25, 2024

‘Masters of the Air’ star Austin Butler trained with B-17 pilots for role in WWII miniseries

Austin Butler and Callum Turner recall how they prepared to play World War II pilots in the new miniseries "Masters of the Air," which streams on Apple+ on Jan 26.

Short questions with Dana Perino for Rich Edson

January 25, 2024

Short questions with Dana Perino for Rich Edson

For this week's "Short questions," Dana Perino talks to Rich Edson, senior national correspondent at Fox News — who reveals why the World War II Memorial means so much to him and his family.

Contractor finds WWII grenade hidden behind wall while remodeling bathroom in Seattle

January 19, 2024

Contractor finds WWII grenade hidden behind wall while remodeling bathroom in Seattle

A contractor in Washington state came across a hidden grenade during a job demolishing a bathroom in a Seattle-area client's home. Police reportedly told him the device may be from WWII.

On this day in history, January 18, 1943, government bans sliced bread amid World War II rationing

January 18, 2024

On this day in history, January 18, 1943, government bans sliced bread amid World War II rationing

The federal government began rationing sliced bread on this day in history, Jan. 18, 1943 — marketing the darkest days of World War II on the home front. Restrictions continued after the war.