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Something Unexpected Reunited a WWII Vet With the Memory of His Lost Love

March 22, 2023March 18, 2023 The Greatest Generation 0 Comments love, marriage, veterans, WWII Veteran

After this vet’s wife passed away, a surprising WW II reunion brought back a special keepsake from over 70 years ago engraved with her name.

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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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This World War II Veteran Returned to the Battlefield at 95

February 24, 2023February 21, 2023 The Greatest Generation WWII Veteran

World War II Veteran Ernie Ferguson returned to the site of a bloody battle to pay respects to those who never made it home.

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African-American WW2 Veteran Denied Purple Heart for Decades Represents Ongoing Discrimination Problem

February 21, 2023February 15, 2023 The Greatest Generation Black history month, World War II, WWII Veteran

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

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This WWII Veteran Has an Incredible Story to Tell

February 11, 2023February 6, 2023 The Greatest Generation 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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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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40,000 WWII Vets are Excluded from Receiving VA Benefits — But Newly Signed Bill Changes This

January 6, 2023January 3, 2023 The Greatest Generation veterans, World War II, WWII Veteran

Did you know that until recently, 40,000 WWII vets were not eligible for VA benefits? New changes passed in Congress finally change this.

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How Rod Serling’s Personal WWII Experience Influenced ‘The Twilight Zone’

January 3, 2023December 30, 2022 The Greatest Generation The Greatest Generation, WWII Veteran

Rod Serling was a master Storyteller. He was also a WWII veteran whose real-life experience colored his art.

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19-Year-Old WW II History Buf Travels to Normandy With 98-year-Old Vet

December 30, 2022December 26, 2022 The Greatest Generation The Greatest Generation, World War II, WWII Veteran

After collecting hundreds of pieces of WW II history, Adam MacMillan had the chance of a lifetime to visit Normandy with a real 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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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.

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Do You Remember the Classic ‘I Love Lucy?’

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Do You Remember Jack Kerouac and His Works?

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Do You Remember Bettie Page?

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