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Member of The Greatest Generation Shares His Story

May 13, 2022April 28, 2022 The Greatest Generation 0 Comments The Greatest Generation, World War II, WWII Veteran

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

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WW 2 Veteran Lawrence Brooks Remembered
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Remembering WW2 Veteran Lawrence Brooks

April 30, 2022April 25, 2022 The Greatest Generation 0 Comments The Greatest Generation, Veteran, World War II

Lawrence Brooks was a World War II veteran, a kind man, and an inspiration. Today we remember this American Legend.

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WWII Cargo washes up on Texas Shore
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WWII Cargo from Sunken Warship has been Washing Up on the Texas Shoreline — Check Out the Strange Story

April 22, 2022April 18, 2022 The Greatest Generation 0 Comments Texas, World War II, WWII

In a strange turn of events, WWII cargo has been washing up on the Texas Coastline. Read all about this strange occurrence here.

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Heroes at Home — Why Americans on the Homefront Were Essential to Winning WW II

April 12, 2022April 4, 2022 The Greatest Generation 0 Comments World War II

WW II had many heroes. Brave soldiers fought fierce enemies in foreign lands, but Americans on the Homefront were vital to victory as well.

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Honoring The Six Triple Eight — The Black Female WWII Unit Still Waiting for Recognition of Their Service

March 25, 2022March 14, 2022 The Greatest Generation 0 Comments World War II

The only all-female, black unit to serve in Europe during World War 2, they were groundbreaking and this honor is far overdue.

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WW II pilot Virgil Westdale
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Hero Spotlight: WW II Veteran Virgil Westdale and His Incredible Service

March 4, 2022March 4, 2022 The Greatest Generation 0 Comments Hero Spotlight, The Greatest Generation, veterans, World War II, WWII Veteran

Virgil Westdale was a hero during World War II and he deserves our undying respect.

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Women's History Month
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Women’s History Month is a Perfect Time to Remember the Contributions of Women from The Greatest Generation

March 1, 2022February 28, 2022 The Greatest Generation 0 Comments History, korean war, The Greatest Generation, women's history month, World War II

Women’s History Month is a great time to reflect on the service of great women who have contributed so much to America

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World War II Veteran Honored With Bronze Star Decades After He Earned It

February 26, 2022February 16, 2022 The Greatest Generation 0 Comments The Greatest Generation, World War II, WWII Veteran

Robert Shields is a World War II veteran who fought in the Battle of The Bulge. However, he did not receive his Bronze Star until 2021.

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Pearl Harbor hero Doris Miller
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Remembering Pearl Harbor Hero Doris Miller and His Groundbreaking Service

February 9, 2022January 31, 2022 The Greatest Generation 0 Comments Black history month, Pearl Harbor, World War II

Doris “Dorrie” Miller was an important hero during the attack on Pearl Harbor. His influence has lived on far beyond that day, however.

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Richard Overton
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Remembering WW2 Vet Richard Overton and His Remarkable Life

January 12, 2022January 3, 2022 The Greatest Generation 0 Comments The Greatest Generation, Veteran, World War II

Richard Overton was a world war II veteran and an inspiration. Hear his story in his own words here as we look back at his life.

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These 1950s TV Shows Brought Radio Characters to the Screen

May 12, 2022April 25, 2022 The Greatest Generation 0

1950s television thrilled audiences with fantastic adventures and made them laugh with groundbreaking comedies many of which were born on radio.

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The 1940s and 1950s Were the Golden Age of Comic Books — Do You Remember?

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Do You Remember This Cool 1950s Slang?

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They Called Him ‘The Father of Rock and Roll’ — Do You Remember Chuck Berry?

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