As World War II reshaped rural Iowa, German prisoners of war became an essential labor force, and, in some cases, unexpected ...

With the help of a ceremonial sword, a symbolic and long-held tradition of Navy celebrations, friends and family cut the cake ...

A local WWII veteran celebrates a century of life.

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The ritual of pulling that cardboard can from the freezer, popping the metal lid, and watching that frozen cylinder of ...

Joe Foss received the Medal of Honor for his actions as a Marine Corps fighter pilot during the Guadalcanal campaign in 1942 ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Anna Storti, Duke University (THE CONVERSATION) The Department of Homeland Security in ...

Leo and Hertha Mohl chose to live in interesting times, sometimes unintentionally and sometimes through their own making. That’s according to Bob Mohl, who will deliver a presentation about the ...

Hosting the events during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival in Park City is meant to call attention to the needs and ...

Born in 1926 at Nurse Porter’s Private Hospital, 'The Hermitage', Ida has been a lifelong resident of the Parkes Shire. Ida ...

Dive into the harrowing history of the Eastern Front during WWII, where a staggering 30 million lives were lost. This video explores the intense battles and immense sacrifices made on this crucial and ...

They were a secret Marine platoon sent ashore before anyone else. Led by Frank Tachsky, these men—many pulled straight from military prison—operated deep behind enemy lines during one of the Pacific ...