World war II
Supreme Court Allows Trump's Wealth Test to Restrict Legal Immigration
Advocates for immigration have denounced the so-called public charge rule, with some linking it to the same tactic used in the 1930s to keep out European Jews fleeing Nazi Germany.
Underwater Archaeologists Discover Huge Shipwreck Dating Back Centuries
The vessel may have been capable of carrying up to 100 tonnes of cargo.
Half of American Adults Don't Know Six Million Jews Died In The Holocaust
"As racist ethnonationalism and white supremacy grows across the world, this study is an urgent and unsettling reminder of how little history is informing our understanding of today," Rabbi Alissa Wise told Newsweek.
Majority of Americans Don't Know How Many Jews Were Killed In the Holocaust
And fewer than half can name how Hitler came to power.
Vladimir Putin Accuses Poland of Anti-Semitism, Colluding With Hitler
"Essentially they colluded with Hitler. This is clear from documents, archival documents," Putin told Russian defense leaders at a meeting earlier this week.
Lt. Col. Says DoD Shared Images of Nazi on Battle of the Bulge Anniversary
"A big mistake but it was a mistake," Lt. Col. Brian Fickel told Newsweek. "I'm sure there was nothing bad intended. It was just an error in judgment."
FDR Pearl Harbor Speech Didn't Originally Include the Most Famous Line
FDR dictated the speech to his secretary but made the revisions by hand himself, according to the National Archives.
Pearl Harbor Anniversary: Photos, Quotes From December 7, 1941
The attack brought America into the war against both Japan and Adolf Hitler's Germany.
Canada's Supreme Court Refuses to Backtrack on Revoking Nazi's Citizenship
Helmut Oberlander may be deported back to Germany after lying to obtain his Canadian citizenship after spending World War II working as a translator for a Nazi killing squad in Russia and Ukraine.
Historians Discover Two World War II Shipwrecks in a Week
The latest Japanese aircraft carrier to be found was located in the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, roughly 1,300 miles northwest of Pearl Harbor.
WWII-era Plane Crashes at Bradley International Airport in Connecticut
The Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress" was one of five vintage World War II planes which were conducting flights at the airport this week to honor veterans.
The Remarkable Story of an American Officer Who Saved 200 Lives
Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds never told anyone about what he did, not even his son. But then his son decided to find out.
Oldest Living WWII Veteran Celebrates 110th Birthday
Born Sept. 12, 1909, Lawrence Brooks served in the 91st Engineer Battalion, a predominantly African American squad stationed in the Pacific.
Trump Congratulates Poland As Nation Marks Somber War Anniversary
Trump canceled his visit to the country to stay in the U.S. and oversee the preparations for, and response to, Hurricane Dorian
The G7 Laid Bare the West's Leadership Crisis—and Neglect of WWII Lessons
Western leaders are failing miserably to find common ground on the 80th anniversary of the start of World War II.
MSNBC, CNN Journalists Praise Donald Trump's D-Day Speech
"This was just a really captivating, stirring remarkable moment for the entire world to witness," CNN's Jim Acosta said.
D-Day Photos: What Normandy Landmarks Look Like Today
Each year, people from around the world visit northern France to see where thousands of service members sacrificed their lives for the fate of the free world.
What Does D-Day Mean? Facts About World War II Invasion
Only one father and son served together on D-Day.
Queen Recounts WWII Rationing, Shudders at Memory of 'Ghastly' Herring
"As a Sunday treat we had some sweeties. But we were lucky we had a farm," the monarch said.
Poland's PM Says Returning Property to Jews Is Akin to Nazi Victory
"It would be Hitler's posthumous victory," the Polish Prime Minister said.
Beto O'Rourke Compares Green New Deal to World War II
O'Rourke also compared the Green New Deal to the Great Depression while campaigning at the University of Virginia.
Ocasio-Cortez Calls Climate Change 'Our World War II'
The freshman congresswoman urged Americans to address global warming immediately to avoid the end of human existence, calling climate change "our World War II."
Mom's Obituary 'Censored' For Trump Insult, Son Says
A mother's obituary was rejected by a Kentucky newspaper for blaming President Donald Trump's presidency hastening her to an early grave. Now, the newspaper is offering to republish the obituary and apologizing for the "mistake."
Man Lies on Unexploded Bomb for Hours to Protect Public
"It is strictly ill-advised to lie down on a bomb," an official warned.
Japan to Spend $240 Billion on Military Expansion
Fellow Asian nations, including U.S. rivals China and North Korea as well as Washington ally South Korea, have expressed their concern.
Bush Once Narrowly Avoided Being Eaten by Cannibals
The former president's plane was shot down over the Pacific, but he escaped capture by the Japanese, whose prisoners were sometimes beaten, tortured, beheaded and even eaten.
'Miss Holocaust Survivor': 93-year-old Wins Crown
"I wouldn't believe that at my age I would be a beauty," great-grandmother Tova Ringer said.
100-Year-Old World War II Veteran Reflects on Life
Sam Nebesky shared a treasure trove of memories with Newsweek in the run-up to his 100th birthday on Wednesday.
WWII Heritage Submarine Flooded by Vandals
Four bronze memorial plaques valued at $10,000 were also stolen.