World War II
Anna Mae Robertson, a member of the all-Black, all-female WWII battalion known as the “Six Triple Eight,” died at age 101. Born in Arkansas, she joined the Women’s Army Corps at 19 and was instrumental in sorting millions of backlogged letters to lift troops’ spirits. Decades later, she was finally recognized with a Congressional Gold […]
The only Black, all-female unit to serve in Europe during World War II, known as the “Six Triple Eight,” was honored with the Congressional Gold Medal, following a long-running campaign to recognize their efforts. The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion was credited with solving a growing mail crisis during its stint in England and, upon […]
The White House has firmly stated that there are no plans to return the Statue of Liberty to France. During a press briefing on March 17, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt responded to a suggestion from French MEP Raphaël Glucksmann, who claimed the U.S. no longer embodies the values represented by the statue. Leavitt emphasized that […]
An unexploded U.S. bomb from World War II detonated at Miyazaki Airport in southwestern Japan on Wednesday, creating a large crater in a taxiway and causing over 80 flight cancellations. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The explosion, which sent asphalt pieces flying into the air, left a crater approximately 7 meters in diameter and 1 […]
Robert Persichitti, a 102-year-old World War II veteran from Fairport, NY, died while traveling to Normandy, France, for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Known for his generosity and zest for life, Persichitti frequently attended WWII commemorations and shared his wartime experiences with younger generations. Pastor William Leone, a friend for 46 years, praised his vibrant […]
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