Tag: WWII
WWII newsletters, newspapers now available online in NC
North Carolina’s online archival military collection now includes installation camp newsletters and newspapers that contain little-known information about life in the state during World War II.
104-year-old veteran asks for Valentine’s Day cards
A 104-year-old US Marine Corps veteran who served in World War II is asking people to send him cards for Valentine's Day.
Mebane man discusses his passion for metal detecting
Searching for unknown things has been a life long passion of Bradley Dixon's.
Hannah Block Historic USO open house takes visitors back to 1940s
Do you remember the music and movement of the 1940's? Well in case you forgot or did not get to experience it, some people had that chance on Independence day at the Hannah Block Historic USO.
100-year-old WWII Veteran on mission to visit 50 states, meet 50 governors
Sidney Walton, a 100-year-old WWII veteran, spent the week in North Carolina as a part of his ‘No Regrets’ tour. North Carolina is number 22 of 50 states Walton hopes to visit as well as meet all the governors of each.
Commemorating the 75th anniversary of D-Day at USS North Carolina event
Thursday marks the anniversary of a day that changed history. D-Day marks the day when allied forces launched the beach invasion of Normandy, France.
A blast from the past– Battleship North Carolina’s reunion is both sentimental and educational
This ceremony is both sentimental and educational.
WWII bomber will take flight from Wilmington to new home
The Spirit of North Carolina is a World War II era plane that's served many purposes over the last 75 years. It will soon take off from Wilmington for the last time.
‘#MeToo’ painted on statue of WWII sailor kissing nurse
Police in Florida want to know who spray-painted "#MeToo" on the leg of a statue depicting a sailor and a dental assistant kissing at the end of World War II.