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How World War II Became the Hottest Book Craze…for Kids
Publishers are racing to churn out more historical novels about bombings, spies and young resistance fighters.
World War II ended in Europe 80 years ago. Celebrating V-E Day is now tinged with some dread
Europe is marking one of its most joyous days in history. The 80th anniversary of the end of World War II on the continent ...
World War II and Trump's declaration: What it was like in Palm Beach County during war
When World War II came to Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast, it wasn’t in the form of grainy newsreel footage from the ...
Pope Leo XIV chosen May 8, Trump's newly declared holiday to commemorate end of World War II
Trump declared May 8 a national holiday to honor the end of fighting in World War II. He has always wanted to rename Veterans ...
‘The Last Good War?’: Poll shows Americans have conflicted views of World War II
With fears of a new world war ascendant, the lessons of World War II continue to resonate, though there is less agreement ...
VE Day: See historic photos after World War II fighting ended in Europe
Truman designated May 8 as VE Day and the western allies followed suit, according to the museum. However, the Soviet Union ...
Trump designates Thursday as a day for US to celebrate victory in World War II. Here's what it means
President Donald Trump has issued a proclamation designating Thursday as a day for the United States to celebrate victory ...
On This Day, May 8: V-E Day marks end of World War II in Europe
In 1541, Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto becomes the first European colonizer to discover the Mississippi River. In 1909, ...
Trump declares new holidays: May 8 to commemorate World War II. Will Florida offices be open?
Trump declared May 8 a national holiday to honor the end of fighting in World War II. He has always wanted to rename Veterans ...
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These Irreplaceable Yiddish Artifacts Would Have Been Lost to History If They Weren't Evacuated to New York During World War II
One Tuesday evening in the spring of 1925, some 30 Jewish scholars and activists met in the Eastern European city of Vilna to ...