WWII

WWII Veteran Who Ate McDonald’s Every Day For The Last 36 Years Turns 100

Zan White from Elkins, West Virginia, has been a loyal McDonald’s customer for the last 36 years. He reportedly ate…

3 months ago

Woman Finds Rare World War II Pilot Jacket Worth $12,000 Tucked Away In Her Father’s Closet

A woman, Gillian, recently found an antique in her father's closet; little did she know that this seemingly ordinary find…

3 months ago

Before Becoming A Chef, Julia Child Was A Spy With Unexpected First Foray Into Cooking

Welcoming, wise, and talented, Julia Child was the perfect picture of a celebrity chef welcome in kitchens all around America.…

4 months ago

95-Year-Old WWII Veteran Teaches History From His Personal Experience

While many history teachers lack firsthand experiences in their subject, Gene Arnold, a 95-year-old WWII veteran residing in Southern California,…

4 months ago

World War II Veteran’s Daughter Invites Americans To Send Birthday Cards For His Birthday

World War II veteran Ralph Schilling is passing a monumental milestone on October 30 when he turns 100 years old.…

6 months ago

Secret WWII Trinkets Turn Up At Goodwill Like Something Out Of A Movie

More often than not, fact is more remarkable than fiction. That's exactly what a Goodwill employee realized when they appraised…

9 months ago

101-Year-Old WWII Veteran Walks At Graduation 80 Years After Missing Ceremony

Answering the call to arms interrupted many people's lives at very pivotal moments, leaving some major milestones uncrossed. For veteran…

11 months ago

100-Year-Old Veteran Survived Great Depression, Dust Bowl, World War

The 20th century was remarkably eventful, with some people witnessing two global conflicts or a shattering economic depression. But not…

12 months ago

Legendary Singer And Activist Harry Belafonte Was Also A Sailor In WWII

Some people live very long lives. Others live fleeting but full lives. Harry Belafonte managed to do both, accomplishing great…

1 year ago

‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ Star Donna Reed Kept WWII Letters From Soldiers, Says Daughter

1946 saw Donna Reed as Mary Hatch Bailey in It’s a Wonderful Life. The Christmas classic dealt with grief, dreams…

1 year ago

Queen Elizabeth II Served As A Mechanic During World War II

As an enemy of Nazi Germany, Great Britain faced a near-constant threat of aerial bombings from the Axis when it…

2 years ago

World War II Totally Changed James Stewart, Even His Acting

On the big screen, James Stewart became known as a steadfast and earnest man of the people, the kind of…

2 years ago