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Taking World War II veterans to see memorial before time runs out

The aging veterans gingerly walk from the plane in the nation's capital. Some get pushed in wheelchairs. A brass band strikes up World War II era tunes. Strangers rise to their feet and clap their hands.

D-Day historian: 'Ryan' not best war film

Some reviewers have called "Saving Private Ryan," Steven Spielberg's World War II film about D-Day and the search for a soldier, one of the greatest war movies.

Medal of Honor awarded sparsely in Iraq, Afghanistan

When President Obama gave a Medal of Honor to Sgt. 1st Class Jared Monti's family this week, it was just the sixth time the nation's highest medal for valor has been awarded to a hero of the current conflicts.

iReporters share their memories of World War II

Around the world, commemorations have taken place this month to mark the 70th anniversary of the outbreak of World War II.

Oldest Medal of Honor recipient, 100, downplays 'hero' talk

Dozens of America's greatest military heroes are gathered in Chicago, Illinois, possibly the last large gathering of living Medal of Honor recipients.

Charming Gdansk full of 20th-century history

Standing at the end of Gdansk's long wooden pier, I realize that I can see two of the most important sites in 20th-century history: the spit of land where World War II began and the shipyard where the Cold War started its long and gradual final act.

Leaders mark 70th anniversary of World War II

At least 20 world leaders gathered Tuesday in Poland to commemorate the start of World War II 70 years ago -- a conflict in which 6 million Poles died.

WWII anything but history for Poland

On a sand swept stretch of Afghanistan, a high-ranking Polish general put his country's mission there into perspective.

Ed Henry: Normandy visit brings chills 65 years later

I knew my first visit to the American Cemetery at Normandy would be emotional, but I really had no idea I'd be tearing up literally within about eight minutes of walking the rows of bone-white gravestones.

Obama joins WWII vets for D-Day tributes

World leaders gave thanks Saturday to military veterans for their efforts in the D-Day landings of 65 years ago at a ceremony in northwest France, warning that their legacy must not be forgotten as the world faces renewed threats of tyranny.

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