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London transportation agency slammed for embracing 'woke culture' by banning words such as 'accident,' 'bikes'

October 11, 2022

London transportation agency slammed for embracing 'woke culture' by banning words such as 'accident,' 'bikes'

British government department Transport for London published an editorial guide that has received criticism for embracing "woke" culture and banning words such as "accident."

WWII 'ghost boat' surfaces from receding California lake

October 11, 2022

WWII 'ghost boat' surfaces from receding California lake

The "Ghost Boat" from World War II surfaced from the receding waters of Shasta Lake in California in the fall of 2021. It was assigned to the attack transport U.S.S Monrovia.

President Joe Biden to designate his 1st national monument in CO

October 7, 2022

President Joe Biden to designate his 1st national monument in CO

President Joe Biden plans to designate a World War II-era alpine warfare training site, Camp Hale, as his first national monument in Colorado.

Last WWII Medal of Honor recipient's foundation carries on legacy helping Gold Star families: 'Here to serve'

October 2, 2022

Last WWII Medal of Honor recipient's foundation carries on legacy helping Gold Star families: 'Here to serve'

The Woody Williams Foundation, founded by the late World War II veteran Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams, aims to continue his legacy of honoring Gold Star families nationwide.

Arnold Schwarzenegger visits Auschwitz on mission to 'terminate' hate, meets with Holocaust survivor

September 28, 2022

Arnold Schwarzenegger visits Auschwitz on mission to 'terminate' hate, meets with Holocaust survivor

Arnold Schwarzenegger toured a Nazi death camp in Poland as part of a mission to "fight prejudice" while working with the Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation.

WWII soldier to be reburied in Washington from Tennessee

September 27, 2022

WWII soldier to be reburied in Washington from Tennessee

World War II soldier Tech. Sgt. Ross H. Thompson, who died as a prisoner of war at age 50, will be reburied from Maryville, Tennessee, to Kent, Washington.

San Diego apologizes for supporting WWII detention camps

September 21, 2022

San Diego apologizes for supporting WWII detention camps

The San Diego City Council has rescinded a resolution that was passed during WWII to support the incarceration of Japanese Americans in prison camps.

Massachusetts sailor who died in Pearl Harbor attacks buried at Arlington National Cemetery

September 19, 2022

Massachusetts sailor who died in Pearl Harbor attacks buried at Arlington National Cemetery

The remains of a MA Sailor who died in the Pearl Harbor attacks, aboard the USS Oklahoma when it was hit with multiple torpedoes, are being buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

What Queen Elizabeth learned from the challenges of World War II

September 16, 2022

What Queen Elizabeth learned from the challenges of World War II

Queen Elizabeth grew from a young princess facing challenges of World War II. She learned lessons that would last her whole life about serving her people.

Meet the American who designed the modern sneaker and co-founded Nike: Oregon track coach Bill Bowerman

September 16, 2022

Meet the American who designed the modern sneaker and co-founded Nike: Oregon track coach Bill Bowerman

Legendary track coach and part-time shoe designer Bill Bowerman built a University of Oregon dynasty, served in World War II, popularized jogging in the 1970s and co-founded Nike.