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How America observed Christmas — at home and abroad — during WWII

Amid shortages, rationing, separation and grief, Americans fought to keep the yuletide spirit alive.

By Stanley Weintraub

5 days ago

VA to launch largest reorganization of health care system in 30 years

The Department of Veterans Affairs will slash the number of networks that support VA medical centers and realign policy offices to promote consistency.

By Patricia Kime

12 days ago

You can thank Theodore Roosevelt for the Army-Navy game

Canceled by President Grover Cleveland. Restored by Assistant Secretary of the Navy Theodore Roosevelt — the Army-Navy football game is in its 135th year.

By Claire Barrett

3 weeks ago

Soon no Pearl Harbor survivors will be alive

As survivors fade, their descendants and the public are increasingly turning to other ways of learning about the bombing.

3 weeks ago

‘He can run but he can’t hide’: Joe Louis and the fight of his life

Authors Johnny Smith and Randy Roberts explore Louis's personal fight during WWII and how he became a champion for Black Americans in and out of the ring.

By Claire Barrett

6 weeks ago

WWII nurses deserve Congressional Gold Medal, lawmakers say

A coalition of retired military nurses and others is pushing to award the Congressional Gold Medal to World War II nurses.

7 weeks ago