D-Day Beaches in France Recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Historic Sites Added to World Heritage List SEOUL, South Korea – The World War II D-Day landing beaches in northern France, along with Greece’s famed Mount Olympus, were officially included on the World Heritage List during a recent United Nations committee meeting in Busan. The UNESCO commission, which is set to meet until Wednesday, also […]
The Toughest Challenge of D-Day: A Single American’s Bravery Can Alter History
Guns at Pointe du Hoc: A Risky Move Over the course of several weeks, Allied aircraft unleashed a torrent of bombs on Pointe du Hoc, effectively demolishing six significant artillery pieces that posed a threat to the D-Day invasion. As the Allied forces prepared for their return, naval ships fired artillery to neutralize these guns, […]
‘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 […]