The release of WWII-era military documents this year has given a boost to researchers digging into Japan’s germ warfare program. Japan’s government has never apologized for the atrocities.
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Inside the U.S. plan to detain immigrants in Latin America as bargaining chips in WWII
During World War II, the United States arrested hundreds of Japanese, German and Italian immigrants from Latin America and deported them to the U.S. where they lived in camps.
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Russia marks 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany
Celebrations included a massive military parade in Moscow’s Red Square, where Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted several foreign leaders, including the presidents of China and Brazil.
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A WWII story by The Twilight Zone’s Rod Serling is published for the first time
Twilight Zone creator Rod Serling was a paratrooper during WWII. After the war, he wrote a short story inspired by the experience. It’s now being published for the first time in The Strand.
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Real-life ‘Rosie the Riveters’ reunite in D.C. to win the nation’s top civilian honor
Rosie the Riveter became an iconic symbol of the millions of women who worked industrial jobs during WWII. Dozens, now in their 90s and 100s, are accepting a Congressional gold medal on their behalf.
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Lou Conter, last survivor of the USS Arizona in Pearl Harbor, dies at 102
The seaman had a storied career in the Navy. Over 27 years he served, he survived the surprise attack by Japan, was shot down over the Pacific and was uninjured in the Korean War.
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After decades of secrecy, the ‘Ghost Army’ is honored for saving U.S. lives in WWII
The Ghost Army is credited with saving thousands of American lives and helping end WWII in Europe. But its contributions were kept secret for half a century before it was awarded Congress’ top honor.
