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Veterans Day DC: Ceremony at National World War II Memorial

Friends of the National World War II Memorial and the National Park Service paid tribute to the men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces through a ceremony on Veterans Day. The ... Read More

Veterans Day ceremony honors millions who served during World War II

A Veterans Day ceremony in Washington honored the 16 million members of the U.S. armed forces who served in World War II. Read More

The last voices of World War II: Veterans speak of duty and loss

For the American World War II veterans, all in their late 90s or early 100s, the event marked what will be one of the last times they gather to publicly relay what they endured and how it shaped them. Read More

World War II veteran from Bella Vista reflects on D-Day and life lessons

KB Smith, a 100-year-old World War II veteran living in Bella Vista, shares his experiences from D-Day and offers advice to younger generations. Read More

World War II veteran and former POW celebrates 102nd birthday in Billings

World War II veteran Charles “Joe” Hucke marked his 102nd birthday in Billings with a celebration of both his life and legacy just days before Veterans Day. Read More

The Battle of Iwo Jima, through the eyes of a U.S. Marine who lived it

Colorado USMC veteran Jim Blane, almost 101 years old, sat down with CPR News to detail his experience in one of the most pivotal WWII battles, 80 years later. Read More

Family fights to ensure WWII veteran's dying wish is honored despite government shutdown

WACO, Texas — PFC Florencio Davila of Waco, Texas, served his country fighting in World War II, with his dying wish being to be buried with full military honors, but the government shutdown has ... Read More

How Cajun servicemen used French language skills in WWII; NOBA ballet remembers Katrina in latest performance

Today on Louisiana Considered, we remember the contributions of French-speaking Cajun servicemen in World War II. We also hear about a revived ballet performance to honor the 20th anniversary of ... Read More

Obama surprises dozens of veterans after their plane arrives in Washington for Veterans Day

Former President Obama surprised dozens of Korean and Vietnam War veterans by greeting their plane after it arrived in Washington for Veterans Day on a flight organized by a nonprofit group. Read More

Veterans Day 2025 will land on a Tuesday. Here's why we celebrate the federal holiday.

Veterans Day will be celebrated on Nov. 11, 2025. Many schools and companies will also be closed Monday in observation of the holiday. Most retail stores and eateries traditionally remain open, often ... Read More