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Did You Know That These Celebrities Served in WWII?

March 14, 2023March 10, 2023 The Greatest Generation 0 Comments Celebrities, did you know, Hollywood, WWII

You may be surprised to learn how many American celebrities actually signed up to serve in WWII. Did you know everyone on this list?

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Remembering the WW2 Heroics of The Tuskegee Airmen

February 8, 2023February 17, 2023 The Greatest Generation WWII

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

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Impressive WWII Photos Show the Durability of American Aircraft

December 28, 2022December 22, 2022 The Greatest Generation The Greatest Generation, World War II, WWII

American Aircraft plaid an undeniably important role in WWII. These photos show how impressive these flying machines really were.

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World War II Christmas Truce
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Was There a Christmas Truce in World War II? Here’s the Story.

December 14, 2022December 7, 2022 The Greatest Generation Christmas, World War 2, WWII

You may have heard about the Christmas truce during WW1. Have you heard abut the one during World War II? Here’s the real story?

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How the World War II Ghost Army Changed the Course of the War

November 12, 2022November 7, 2022 The Greatest Generation The Greatest Generation, veterans, WWII, WWII Veteran

The “Ghost Army” was a unique part of the allied efforts during WW2. Sadly, they were not recognized for their life-saving work until 2022

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Sunken World War II Destroyer Captured in Rare Video

October 28, 2022October 25, 2022 The Greatest Generation The Greatest Generation, WWII

This WW II Destroyer lies more than 4 miles below the ocean’s surface. Incredible video captures its first images in over 70 years.

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The Barefoot World War II Unit That Was Vital to Allied Victory

September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 The Greatest Generation History, The Greatest Generation, WWII

This unique World War II unit played an essential role in allied victory. They fought alongside Naval and Marine forces all while barefoot.

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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: 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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Sunken WWII Destroyer discovered
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Video reveals Images of Sunken WWII Destroyer More Than 70 Years Later

April 26, 2022April 18, 2022 The Greatest Generation The Greatest Generation, WWII

This WW II Destroyer lies more than 4 miles below the ocean’s surface. Incredible video captures its first images in over 70 years.

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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?

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Do You Remember Bettie Page?

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Remember This Cool 1950s Slang?

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