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WW2 trailblazer’s medals are a rare piece of British history
The medals of Marsie Taylor, a courageous WW2 naval hero and Blitz rescuer, are heading to auction—highlighting an ...
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The only female unit to serve overseas in WWII gets a congressional medal 80 years on
The Six Triple Eight sorted millions of pieces of wartime mail in a matter of months but weren't recognized publicly for ...
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A Black, all-female WWII unit got a congressional medal 80 years after making history
The Six Triple Eight sorted millions of pieces of wartime mail in a matter of months but weren't recognized publicly for ...
A day of joy... and tears for the fallen - Scotland's WWII heroes relive the moment they knew victory was won
It was the day when peace broke out across Europe, when a war-weary country threw off the shackles of fear on their great day ...
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The only female unit to serve overseas in WWII gets a congressional medal 80 years on
With the help of French civilians and German prisoners ... the Women's Army Corps Service Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal. "The unit was disbanded at Fort Dix, New Jersey without any ...
What is Cinco de Mayo? What to know about Mexican holiday commemorating famous battle
Cinco de Mayo, which translates to the 5th of May, has become associated with tacos and margaritas, but the holiday is about ...
More than margaritas: Cinco de Mayo 2025 is on Monday, May 5. This is why it is celebrated
Cinco de Mayo has become a day to celebrate Mexican heritage, especially in the U.S., but historically, the holiday celebrates Mexico's triumph over France.