Japanese emperor visits Iwo Jima to honor the dead in one of WWII’s fiercest battles
IWO-TO, Japan (AP) — Japan’s Emperor Naruhito visited Iwo Jima on Monday and paid tribute to thousands of Japanese and ...
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Remains of American Soldier Captured by the Japanese During World War II Identified Nearly 80 Years Later
An American soldier who was killed during World War II has been accounted for nearly 80 years after his death. Last week, the ...
How Black paratroopers saved the US from Japan’s WWII firebombs
Sgt. Joe Harris was one of an elite group of Black paratroopers during World War II. He is being laid to rest today. He was ...
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‘Secret Warriors’ sheds light on Japanese American involvement in WWII
Rick Shiomi’s new play “Secret Warriors,” now running at the History Theatre in St. Paul, explores the overlooked ...
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‘Secret Warriors’ brings to light work of Japanese-American soldiers during WWII
The soldiers served as a key part of U.S. intelligence, but nearly 50 years passed before their efforts became public.
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Remembering Kohima: The Turning Point of World War II
The 81st anniversary of the Battle of Kohima was commemorated at Kohima War Cemetery, honoring soldiers' sacrifices. This ...
Review: History Theatre’s ‘Secret Warriors’ a gripping take on a seldom-told story
Several key figures in World War II’s final battles were heroic young Japanese-American men who studied in Minnesota.
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Japan emperor visits World War II battleground Iwo Jima
Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako on Monday made a rare visit to the tiny Pacific island of Iwo Jima to mark the ...
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World War II soldier killed in action is laid to rest 80 years later in Southern Nevada
SCENES FROM BOULDER CITY: Family, friends, veterans honor fallen World War II soldier Family, friends honor fallen World War II soldier On Friday, McKee, surrounded by loved ones and fellow ...