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Iconic WWII Statue Vandalized After Death of Kisser

Some people argued that it was a clear assault and because the law forbade it and women dreaded it, it was a wonder why Americans…

US Army Veteran to be Buried Alone Wednesday February 27: Call For Public to Attend

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US Army Specialist Hugh Gary Bryan died recently, and authorities in Texas have been unable to discover any next of kin or family members to…

US Submarine Plays Cat & Mouse With Japanese Navy

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First launched in 1976, these submarines were a key strategic naval asset during the Cold War Since the end of the War in the Pacific…

Stolen by The Nazis a Painting of Ivan The Terrible Returned to Museum

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David Tracy bought a house in Ridgefield, Connecticut in 1987 and was delighted to discover that the previous owners had left behind a keepsake –…

The $1.4 BILLION Zumwalt-Class Destroyer USS Michael Monsoor Commissioned on Jan 26th, 2019

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The second Zumwalt-class destroyer to be built for the U.S. Navy was commissioned on January 26, 2019. DDG-1001 was named for Medal of Honor recipient…

WWII Anti-Invasion Defenses Uncovered by a Storm

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You never know what might turn up during a walk on the beach, particularly after a storm has churned up the sea. Usually, it’s shells,…

Downfall Actor Who Portrayed Hitler Dies In Switzerland

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The stage and screen actor who brought a chilling portrayal of Nazi leader Adolf Hitler to the screen has died at his home in Zurich.…

‘Hold My Beer’ – War Hero Thomas Fitzpatrick Twice Landed His Aircraft in New York City (While Drunk)

AI rendering of an aircraft parked in the middle of a Manhattan street at night

Thomas Fitzpatrick was a World War II and Korean War veteran who stole and landed an aircraft in front of a bar in New York…

Fuhrer Sale- Fury at Hitler Painting Auction

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Five paintings put up for sale through a German auction house failed to sell when they were included in a public auction recently. Auction house…

History For Sale: Ruined WW2 Gun Tower – Would Make a Cool Home

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Real estate experts tell us that location is the key ingredient to getting top dollar when selling a property. Even more important than a building’s…

Court Rules in Favor of Navy Vets Receiving Benefits for Agent Orange Exposure

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A recent ruling by a U.S. appeals court has paved the way for thousands of Vietnam veterans to receive benefits that they were barred from…

Vietnam Veteran Funeral Attended by as Many as 5,000 After Online Appeal

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Joseph Walker, a 72-year-old resident of Dale, Texas, died on November 19, 2018. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran who had served in Vietnam.…