World War II

WASHINGTON — Ernie Pyle’s journalism career ended, literally, on the sands of a tiny Pacific island during the Battle of Okinawa. Though Pyle didn’t live to see the end of the World War that made him a reporting superstar, nearly... Read More

WASHINGTON — On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the attacks at Pearl Harbor, retired Gen. David H. Petraeus looked back at the lessons learned from the surprise military strike and America’s involvement in the Second World War.  “There... Read More

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) — A few dozen survivors of Pearl Harbor are expected to gather Tuesday at the site of the Japanese bombing 80 years ago to remember those killed in the attack that launched the U.S. into World... Read More

WASHINGTON - A long-awaited memorial honoring president and World War II commanding general Dwight D. Eisenhower was dedicated Thursday night and is open to the public as of Friday. The new garden memorial was originally slated to open on May... Read More