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'A great honor': Hawley’s Joseph Drake receives Congressional Gold Medal for WWII service
Joseph Drake, 100, of Hawley, is one of five surviving U.S. Army Rangers who served in World War II. He received a ...
‘A Calculated Restraint’ Review: How the World Turned Away From Horror
American and British leaders were slow to share their growing knowledge of the Nazi campaign against Jews. Both strategy and ...
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'Rangers lead the way' -- World War II Army Rangers honored with Congressional Gold Medal
Sgt. Joseph J. Drake, center, is escorted by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries as the Army Rangers of World War II are honored at a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony, at the Capitol in Washington, ...
In Ghana, PM Modi says post-World War II global order changing fast, calls for ‘credible’ reforms to governance
PM Modi also dedicated the national honour of Ghana, conferred upon him a day ago, to enduring friendship and shared values ...
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Avenue of Heroes: Leader of WWII veterans memorial ready to collaborate with other memorials in Bakersfield
Bakersfield resident Penny Martinez is a U.S. Air Force veteran. Her dad fought in World War II, her brother saw combat in ...
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WWII Army Ranger from NEPA honored with Congressional Gold Medal
At 100 years old, World War II veteran Sgt. Joseph Drake of Hawley is a living testament to courage and sacrifice, U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan Jr. said this week.
Navy announces new name for ship dedicated to gay rights leader Harvey Milk
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday that the USNS Harvey Milk will be renamed after a World War II sailor who ...