‘Rosie the Riveters’ recognized at the National WWII Museum on the anniversary of D-Day
America 250: “Rosie the Riveter” “Rosie the Riveter” stands as a powerful emblem of female strength and patriotism, bringing to mind the countless American women who took on factory jobs to bolster the war effort during World War II. This Saturday, as the nation commemorates the 82nd anniversary of D-Day, a significant gathering occurred in […]
WWII veteran shares D-Day letter at Normandy 82nd anniversary event
Remembering D-Day: A Veteran’s Reflections During a ceremony in Normandy, France, on Saturday, World War II veteran Arthur Rhodes shared a poignant letter he wrote just after June 6, 1944, marking 82 years since D-Day. He began, “Dear Father, Mother, and Children, about a month prior to landing, I had this strange feeling that I […]
Hegseth marks the 82nd anniversary of D-Day in Normandy: ‘Peace is not simply hoped for’
Commemorating D-Day: A Call to Remember and Reflect On June 6, 2026, U.S. Army Secretary Pete Hegseth participated in the observance of the 82nd anniversary of D-Day, honoring the bravery of around 160,000 American and Allied soldiers who landed on the beaches of Normandy in 1944, aiming to free Western Europe from Nazi control. Speaking […]
Democrat Attorney General Candidate Strengthened Analogies Between Antifa and D-Day Soldiers
A Democratic candidate for Iowa attorney general shared a post comparing Antifa to the U.S. military that participated in the D-Day invasion, according to a screenshot from his personal account on X. Nate Willems, a former Iowa congressman and labor attorney, is vying for the position of Iowa attorney general. On his campaign page, he […]
The D-Day drama ‘Pressure’ honors overlooked values
New Movie ‘I Love Boosters’ Encourages Us to Cheer for a Thief The upcoming film “Carolyn” will be followed by a quirky story about a couple of love-struck thieves who con unsuspecting victims out of their cash. It’s a fair question: What happened to the real heroes? Look at “Pressure,” a new film grounded in […]
D-Day veteran and TikTok personality ‘Papa Jake’ Larson has passed away at 102
Papa Jake Larson, D-Day Veteran and TikTok Star, Dies at 102 Papa Jake Larson, who survived a shootout in Normandy during World War II and later found fame on TikTok, has passed away at the age of 102. He had amassed 1.2 million followers by sharing stories honoring his fellow soldiers and the memories of […]
D-Day veteran awarded Distinguished Service Cross after passing.
D-Day Hero to Receive Posthumous Honor 81 Years Later Recently, the 81st anniversary of the D-Day invasion was commemorated in Normandy, France, and it brought attention to the bravery shown during that time. The lesser-known battles that took place in Normandy helped establish a crucial foothold for the Allied forces. One significant clash occurred at […]
D-Day Shows How War Shaped the Strong Spirit of the Greatest Generation
Remembering the Youth of D-Day One of the most memorable speeches delivered about D-Day was by President Ronald Reagan on June 6, 1984, during his tribute to the “Boys of Pointe du Hoc.” It’s remarkable, really—those rangers were so young. Yet Reagan called them champions, heroes who played a crucial role in liberating a continent […]
Veterans of D-Day offer their thoughts at the Normandy ceremony 81 years later
World War II Veterans Gather for D-Day Commemoration Last Friday marked the 81st anniversary of D-Day, held at the American Cemetery in Normandy, near Omaha Beach. The event was a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made, as U.S. troops and their allies bravely stormed the beaches during World War II. About 75,000 American soldiers participated, […]
Pope Leo XIV’s dad was a Navy officer during the D-Day invasion.
D-Day Anniversary and Connection to Pope Leo XIV On the 81st anniversary of D-Day, a notable link between the Vatican and the US military has come to light. Louis Marius Pribre, father of Pope Leo XIV, served as a naval officer during the historic Normandy landings in 1944. Born in Chicago in 1920, he joined […]