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April 26, 2023

Ex-Nazi, 102, dies awaiting appeal for over 3,500 accessory to murder convictions

A 102-year-old ex-concentration camp guard convicted last year on over 3,500 accessory to murder counts has died while free pending appeal.

April 26, 2023

Switzerland to erect its first official Holocaust memorial

The Swiss government has approved plans to fund the nation's first official Holocaust memorial, set to be constructed in a "central location" in its capital, Bern.

April 25, 2023

Minnesota WWII veteran celebrates turning 100 years old, wishes today's young people had 'more backbone'

In honor of her 100 year birthday, Dorothy Lassig is sharing some her favorite memories from her time in the war to square dancing at 92, read all about her interesting life.

April 22, 2023

WW II ship that sank with over 1K Allied POWs found in 'extraordinary' discovery

Ocean archeologists based in Sydney, Australia, have discovered the remains of World War II Japanese vessel Montevideo Maru off the coast of the Philippines.

April 21, 2023

Birthday bliss: British WWII vet receives thousands of cards for his 105th birthday

Ernie Horsfall, a World War II veteran with no surviving relatives, celebrated his 105th birthday on April 21, 2023. He received over 3,000 cards from complete strangers.

April 15, 2023

Chinese box believed to be owned by emperor from Ming Dynasty found in dusty cabinet, now set for auction

A 15th century box is up for auction after sitting in a WWII veteran's family home for over 55 years. The box is believed to have been made for an emperor.

April 14, 2023

Survivor of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising honored on 80th anniversary

Holocaust survivor Tova Gutstein was honored on the 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising where Jewish people launched a collective defiance against the Nazis of Europe.

April 10, 2023

WWII Navajo 'code talker' turns 106: How these Marines' special language changed military capabilities

WWII veteran and Navajo code talker John Kinsel celebrated 106 years of life. National WWII Museum research historian Jason Dawsey talks to Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital about why code talkers were key during the war.

April 8, 2023

Ben Ferencz, last living Nuremberg prosecutor of Nazis, dies

An internationally-recognized leader during and after the second World War, Ferencz went above and beyond the call of duty to restore dignity to Jewish peoples.

April 7, 2023

World’s oldest chocolate Easter egg is reportedly 83 years old: Owner hasn’t taken a bite

An 83-year-old chocolate Easter egg has been passed down for generations — gifted during World War II. Here's why the egg has yet to be eaten and the tradition continues