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Remember This Cool 1950s Slang?

’50s slang was so cool that we still use a lot of it today. Honestly, some of the terms we don’t might be due for a comeback. Here are our favs

This African-American WW2 Veteran was denied the Purple Heart he earned for decades due to racial inequality.

Billie Holiday was an American icon whos music has touched generations and continues to do so to this very day.

The Civil Rights Movement was a defining piece of 1950s/1960s America. The roots of the movement, however, date back to World War II.

Robert Kohn is a member of The Greatest Generation and a hero. Hear his story in his own words here.

The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show set a high bar for comedy and influenced many other duos. Here’s a look at what made them so great.

The Tuskegee Airmen were groundbreaking African-American pilots during a time of segregation. These heroes were instrumental in winning WWII.

How Many WW 2 Vets Are alive? Unfortunately, their numbers are dropping by the hundreds every day. There are not many still with us.

Long Island is an interesting and unique community. It also has an important place in history for this important contribution to D-Day.