Latest "WWII Memorial" stories

Honor Flight officials press to resume police escorts for veterans

Trips bringing elderly vets to national war memorials resumed last fall, but police escorts to facilitate the visits have not.

By Leo Shane III

12 months ago

The National World II Memorial needs millions of dollars of repair work. Here’s one plan to fix it

Legislation introduced to fund repairs to World War II Memorial would allow U.S. Treasury to mint a coin in commemoration of World War II.

By Lianna Brown

22 months ago

WWII-era ‘Merrill’s Marauders’ veterans reflect on Burma campaign’s 75th anniversary

“We did not see ourselves as heroes. We had volunteered for a mission and we handled every situation that came our way. The end result tells how we did.”

By Joshua Axelrod

4 years ago

Lawmakers ask Park Service to stop harassing vets visiting war memorials

Members of Congress are raising concerns over reports that park officials are asking veterans for permits when the visitors pose for photos at the sites.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

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