New York Islanders invite cherished 105-year-old WWII veteran Dominick Critelli to perform the national anthem again
He’s a national treasure. A cherished 105-year-old WWII Army veteran, Dominick Critelli, known for his remarkable saxophone version of the national anthem, brought excitement to fans once again at the Islanders’ home opener against the New Jersey Devils on Saturday. “What this country has done for me, no other country in the world could do […]
Exhibit on WWII at the Museum of the Bible showcases Heart Shield Bibles
Bibles and American Soldiers: A Testament of Faith in Times of War Throughout history, American military personnel have often carried a Bible in their uniform pockets, a symbol of hope and faith amid uncertainty. Some service members returned home changed by their experiences, while others held tightly to letters and prayers from family, hoping for […]
Pirro criticizes the judge’s decision to free a woman charged with damaging a WWII Memorial
Vandalism of WWII Monument Leads to Arrest in D.C. A woman from Kentucky has been accused of vandalizing a World War II monument located on the National Mall. Following her arrest, a U.S. judge has released her, but with strict instructions to avoid the monument. U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, Jeanine Pirro, expressed […]
Video — U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro Accuses Suspect of Vandalizing D.C. WWII Memorial: ‘A Shameful Act’
Charges Filed in WWII Monument Vandalism Case The office of U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro has announced charges against a woman accused of vandalizing a World War II monument in Washington, D.C. On Friday, Pirro confirmed that the individual, identified as Melissa L. Farris, was indicted and previously arrested, as reported by ABC News. “Attacking our […]
Police kindly request that people refrain from delivering unexploded WWII grenades.
Canadian police have an important reminder for residents: don’t bring unexploded World War II grenades into police stations. It may seem obvious, yet the Ontario Provincial Police in Ottawa had to put out this message on social media. In a post from July 10, they reported, “Early this morning, an individual brought unexploded World War […]
Remains of US airman from WWII discovered in Thailand after 80 years
Discovery of WWII Pilot’s Remains A remarkable story of persistence has emerged as the body of an American fighter pilot from World War II, who disappeared during a mission in Asia, was found recently in Thailand—80 years after he went missing. Lieutenant Franklin McKinney, part of the renowned volunteer American Flying Tigers squadron, was last […]
Polish Leader to Remove Zelensky’s Highest Award Due to WWII Controversy
Poland Revokes Honor from Ukrainian President Zelenskiy WARSAW, Poland – On Friday, Polish President Karol Nawrocki declared that he will revoke the Order of the White Eagle from Volodymyr Zelenskiy. This action follows Zelenskiy’s recent decision to name a Ukrainian military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), a group historically accused of committing atrocities […]
‘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 […]
Six American heroes to recognize this Memorial Day, from Delta Force to a WWII bomber crew
America 250: D-Day On June 6, 1944, around 156,000 Allied soldiers landed on the beaches of Normandy, with nearly half being American troops. This massive invasion mobilized over 7,000 naval vessels and 11,000 aircraft, marking the largest amphibious military operation ever. The Allied forces faced over 10,000 casualties that day, including 2,501 Americans, alongside thousands […]