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WWII Memorial in Washington closed for five months

According to NPS, the closure is set to address “aging infrastructure, improve reliability, and enhance the appearance of the memorial.”

By Claire Barrett

6 days ago

How America observed Christmas — at home and abroad — during WWII

Amid shortages, rationing, separation and grief, Americans fought to keep the yuletide spirit alive.

By Stanley Weintraub

4 weeks ago

Soon no Pearl Harbor survivors will be alive

As survivors fade, their descendants and the public are increasingly turning to other ways of learning about the bombing.

6 weeks ago

Opinion

The GWOT Memorial must be purpose-built to evolve

While laudable, if the Global War on Terrorism Memorial is to have lasting meaning, it cannot be built as a static shrine, the author of this op-ed argues.

By Jim Craig

3 months ago

Head of Eisenhower library forced out after sword spat with Trump

The Army vet and historian declined Trump's request to gift Eisenhower's sword to King Charles out of obligation to preserve it for the American public.

By Claire Barrett

4 months ago

Restoring Confederate memorial removed from Arlington could cost $10M

The Pentagon expects it to take about two years to restore the monument to its original site at the cemetery, an official told The Associated Press.

5 months ago