December 18, 2023 D-Day 'hero' Maureen Sweeney, 100, of Ireland dies, known for storm prediction that saved Allies from disaster World War II hero Maureen (Flavin) Sweeney, whose weather report helped ensure the success of the Allies' D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944, died Sunday in Ireland at age 100.
December 14, 2023 Short questions with Dana Perino for Gillian Turner In a new "Short questions" piece, Dana Perino talks with correspondent Gillian Turner, who shares her New York City upbringing, her ballet background — and the most adventurous thing she's ever done.
December 11, 2023 The American Battle Monuments Commission celebrates 100 years and honors soldiers buried overseas The American Battle Monuments Commission celebrates 100 years by honoring thousands of U.S. soldiers who died with the establishment of a new visitors center in the Netherlands.
December 11, 2023 California WWII veteran, 103, shares remarkable life story and advice for young people: 'Pray every night' World War II veteran from California recently celebrated his 103rd birthday and is sharing his story along with important truths on how to life a great life. Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ Digital spoke with him.
December 7, 2023 Japanese pilot who led Pearl Harbor attack learned lessons of love, faith and forgiveness after the war Mitsuo Fuchida, the Japanese pilot who led the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, was inspired to renounce his warrior code and become a Christian evangelist after the war.
December 7, 2023 On this day in history, December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor attack kills 2,403 Americans, launches US into WWII Japan launched a shocking surprise attack on the U.S. fleet at Pearl Harbor on this day in history, Dec. 7, 1941. It thrust the United States into World War II and changed history in an instant.
December 4, 2023 Jack Carr's take on Gregory 'Pappy' Boyington, born on this day, Dec. 4, 1912: 'Larger-than-life hero to me' Bestselling author Jack Carr, who is writing a "Targeted" nonfiction series about terror events, reflects on the life of Gregory "Pappy" Boyington, the Medal of Honor-winning Marine.
December 3, 2023 Hamas' depravity reminds this doctor to rail against dehumanization and fight for human dignity Before Oct. 7, when Hamas raped, tortured, dismembered and burned people alive, it was too easy to forget that systematic depravity and cruelty could still occur randomlt. But Hamas reminded us.
December 3, 2023 As the last vanguards of the Greatest Generation pass, 7 things to know when caring for a parent My father-in-law passed away last month, days away from his 99th birthday. He lived with us for 13 years. He was a great man, a World War II veteran who loved his wife and raised three children.
November 30, 2023 On this day in history, November 30, 1874, indomitable British statesman, WWII hero Winston Churchill is born Winston Churchill was born to a prominent British father and wealthy American mother in Oxfordshire, England, on this day in history, Nov. 30, 1874. He was voted the Greatest Briton in a BBC poll.