Ponca City designated as a World War II Heritage City by National Park Service
The designation recognizes the contributions of local towns, cities, counties and their citizens who supported the war effort.
North Kingstown designated World War II heritage city. What it means
In the early 1940s, North Kingstown stepped into America’s efforts to fight in World War II. Now NPS is recognizing the town’s contributions
Plymouth Township named Michigan's first and only World War II Heritage City
Plymouth Township was one of eight newly named communities to receive the National Park Service's American World War II Heritage City designation.
How the National Parks Service is recognizing WWII contributions from this R.I. town
With its rich history of “Seabees” and being home to a prominent Naval base, the town is is now among communities across the US considered an “American World War II Heritage City” by the National Park Service.
National Parks Services Adding to American World War II Heritage Cities List
The American World War II Heritage Cities Program was created in 2019 to shed light on the importance that different regions played during that trying time. 30 localities are already on the list, which will be expanded.
North Kingstown named American World War II Heritage City
The National Park Service announced Tuesday the designation of eight new communities as American World War II Heritage Cities, including North Kingstown.
Hundreds of parachutists drop over Dutch heath to commemorate World War II operation
Hundreds of paratroopers have dropped out of near-cloudless skies over a heath in the central Netherlands to commemorate the ...
World War II Historian Rates WWII Movie Battles
Historian John McManus rates the accuracy of World War II battles in "Masters of the Air," "Pearl Harbor," and "Flags of Our ...
Satellite Photos Show US Reclaiming World War II Airfield for China War
In August 1945, North Field launched the two bombers that carried out the first and only wartime use of nuclear weapons in ...
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World War II-Era Aircraft Visit World’s Third-Busiest Airport
The flights lasted around half an hour, arriving and departing from DFW, which is the world’s third-busiest airport. Both ...
This 108-year-old World War II veteran is still teeing it up
A crowd of about 40 had gathered on the driving range of Blue Top Ridge Golf Course. They were all waiting for a single ...
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North Adams, Clarksburg pay respects to World War II-era veteran Pfc. Erwin S. King, finally home after 82 years
About 75 residents turned out in North Adams and another 50 in Clarksburg to pay their respects and welcome Marine Pfc. Erwin ...
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Strong as Steel: World War II landing ship finishes its tours of duty for Marietta visit
People were able to go aboard the World War II era USS LST 325 landing ship that was docked at the levee along the Ohio ...
Under Wentworth, Remnants of World War II
The BMW PGA Championship will be played at the club, where a bunker was built by the British military to be a site more ...
‘Blitz’ Trailer: Saoirse Ronan Searches for Her Son During London Bombings in Steve McQueen’s World War II Drama
The first trailer has been released for Steve McQueen's historical drama 'Blitz,' a WWII drama starring Saoirse Ronan, Harris ...
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The World War II Fighter Ace Behind the Navy's Blue Angels
Voris, who died in 2005 at the age of 85, arrived at this history-making assignment with impeccable credentials after ...