Every day, memories of World War II are disappearing from living history.

Men and women who fought and won this great conflict are now in their 90s or older; according to US Department of Veterans Affairs statistics, 119,550 of the 16.1 million Americans who served in World War II are alive as of 2023.

With less than 1 percent of the 16.1 million Americans who served during World War II still with us today, The National WWII Museum’s mission to tell the story of the American experience in the war that change

Related Posts

Kathleen Turner: A Hollywood Legend Defined by Strength and Advocacy

Kathleen Turner’s commanding presence has illuminated both stage and screen for generations. Behind the iconic blonde hair and striking blue eyes is a formidable performer whose career…

A man finds a wallet with $800 in it.

A few days later, he reads a notice stating that a wealthy man has lost his wallet and is offering a $50 reward to anyone who returns…

Beggar

I took out my wallet, extracted ten dollars and asked, “If I give you this money, will you buy some beer with it instead of dinner?” “No,…

Three convicts were on the way to prison.

Three convicts were on the way to prison. They were each allowed to take one item with them to help them occupy their time while incarcerated. On…

What My Five-Year-Old Said After School Made Me Question Everything

I thought I knew my wife. After ten years of marriage, a home we built from nothing, and a daughter who felt like the center of our…

All five babies were Black.

All five babies were Black. My husband shouted they weren’t his, fled the hospital, and vanished. I raised them alone amid whispers. Thirty years later he returned…

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *