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It Took Nearly 60 Years for This Black Vietnam Vet to Receive the Honor He Earned

March 18, 2023March 18, 2023 The Greatest Generation 0 Comments Veteran, veterans, Vietnam

Unfortunately, discrimination has remained a problem even for our heroes. One black Vietnam veteran has finally received the honor he earned.

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Forgotten heroes
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Forgotten Heroes: The Trials of The Greatest Generation

March 3, 2023February 28, 2023 The Greatest Generation The Greatest Generation, The Greatest Generation Benefits Act, Veteran, World War II

Members of the greatest generation gave so much for America and freedom around the world. Sadly, they are now our forgotten heroes.

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How Many WW 2 Vets Are Alive in 2023? We’re Losing Them Daily.

February 4, 2023February 4, 2023 The Greatest Generation Veteran, veterans, World War II

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

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Does The Greatest Generation Still Matter?

January 31, 2023January 25, 2023 The Greatest Generation The Greatest Generation, Veteran, World War II

Members of the greatest generation gave a lot for America. during WWII and Korea. What does that mean for today?

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Walmart employee and veteran gets a TikTok surprise
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An 82-year-Old Navy Vet was Working at Walmart When a TikTok Fundraiser Changed His Life

January 20, 2023January 18, 2023 The Greatest Generation TikTok, Veteran

Butch Marion is a Navy veteran and, up until recently, a Walmart employee. Thanks to TikTok and the power of people, he was able to retire.

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Unlikely TikTok Star and 100-Year-Old WWII Vet Shares His Story

January 14, 2023January 12, 2023 The Greatest Generation Veteran, veterans, World War II, WWII Veteran

Jake “Papa Jake” Larson may not seem like your usual TikTok star. The 100-year-old World War II vet has a story to tell, however.

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Love
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91-Year-Old Korean War Veteran Spent 70 Years Trying to Find His Lost Love

January 7, 2023January 3, 2023 The Greatest Generation Veteran

This Korean War Veteran met his first love decades ago and has been searching for her ever since. Now, he’s asking for help.

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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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WW2 Vet Meets the Surprising Person Who Changed his Life.

December 9, 2022December 1, 2022 The Greatest Generation The Greatest Generation, Veteran, WW2, WWII Veteran

This WW2 vet has been carrying a letter for years. The note holds special importance to him and he was overjoyed to finally meet its author.

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Pennsylvania Korean War Veteran
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Remembering a Pennsylvania Korean War Veteran

November 16, 2022November 10, 2022 The Greatest Generation korean war, Pennsylvania, Veteran

This Pennsylvania Korean War veteran sacrificed greatly in 1950. Decades later, he was finally laid to rest and honored by his community.

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Do You Remember The Legendary Jack Benny?

March 23, 2023March 20, 2023 The Greatest Generation 0

Jack Benny was an American comedic icon who entertained the country on radio and television and appeared on stage and screen.

I Love Lucy
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Do You Remember the Classic ‘I Love Lucy?’

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Do You Remember Jack Kerouac and His Works?

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

March 2, 2023February 21, 2023 The Greatest Generation

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