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Hero Spotlight: Romay Davis — She Overcame Segregation and Sexism in WWII

February 25, 2023February 21, 2023 The Greatest Generation Hero Spotlight, The Greatest Generation, World War II, WWII Veteran

This impressive World War II veteran broke down barriers as a black woman serving during segregation.

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Vietnam helicopter pilot Harry Weber
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Hero Spotlight: Harry Weber

January 27, 2023January 25, 2023 The Greatest Generation Hero Spotlight, veterans

Harry Weber is a Vietnam Veteran and helicopter pilot. He earned a purple Heart and deserves recognition for his service.

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Hero Spotlight: WW2 Veteran and Oscar Winner Left Hollywood for the Battlefield

December 10, 2022December 7, 2022 The Greatest Generation Christmas, Film, Veteran

What do a WW2 Veteran and Academy Award-winning actor have in common? In this case, they are the same person. Learn more about this celebrity war hero.

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Hero Spotlight: Korean War Vet, Leonard Martin

October 22, 2022October 21, 2022 The Greatest Generation Hero Spotlight, korean war, Veteran

The Korean War is often referred to as “The Forgotten War.” For those who served, it’s something they can never forget. Leonard Martin will always remember the things he saw during his service.

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Hero Spotlight: D-Day Hero Frank DeVita

August 12, 2022August 9, 2022 The Greatest Generation D-Day, Hero Spotlight, The Greatest Generation, WWII

The D-Day invasion at Omaha Beach reflected the horrors of war. The brutality of that day seems unimaginable, but for Frank it was very real.

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Hero Spotlight: Remembering Woody Williams, America’s Last World War II Medal of Honor Recipient.

July 8, 2022July 7, 2022 The Greatest Generation Hero Spotlight, The Greatest Generation, Veteran, World War II

Woody Williams was an American hero during World War II and even after the war ended. After his passing, we stop to honor him.

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Hero Spotlight: This Famous Actor Was a Real-Life War Hero

June 15, 2022June 15, 2022 The Greatest Generation Entertainment, Hero Spotlight, movies, World War II

His career spanned decades. He was known as an actor and humanitarian. Did you know that he was also a World War II hero?

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D-Day veteran Harry Jackson Hero Spotlight
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Hero Spotlight: D-Day Veteran Harry Jackson

May 10, 2022April 7, 2022 The Greatest Generation Hero Spotlight, veterans, WWII

Harry Jackson is a D-Day veteran who did more in a day than most have in a lifetime. Hear his story in our Hero Spotlight.

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Hero Spotlight: This Boston Red Sox Legend was also a War Hero

April 15, 2022April 4, 2022 The Greatest Generation Baseball, Hero Spotlight, WWII

This legend was not only an amazing baseball player for the Boston Red Sox, but he was a true American hero in WW2 and Korea

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Do You Remember the Classic ‘I Love Lucy?’

March 16, 2023March 20, 2023 The Greatest Generation 0

I Love Lucy is a classic sitcom that changed the rules of Hollywood and reinvented the modern television comedy.

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Do You Remember Jack Kerouac and His Works?

March 9, 2023February 28, 2023 The Greatest Generation 0
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Do You Remember Bettie Page?

March 2, 2023February 21, 2023 The Greatest Generation
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Remember This Cool 1950s Slang?

February 23, 2023February 6, 2023 The Greatest Generation

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