WWII

On Wednesday, an American hero, the last remaining Medal of Honor recipient of World War II, passed away at 98 years old. Hershel “Woody” Williams dedicated his life to serving our country by serving in the Marines for 20 years, then going on to make a significant impact in the veteran community.

The US Navy ship sank off the Philippines during a ferocious WWII battle with the Japanese fleet.

Even after all of his 99 years on this Earth, Mr. Joe Hayes still said he’s never seen anything like it.

From arts and crafts to trying the food and playing games, young campers are being immersed in a world of American history.

Ever dream of taking a day excursion to Normandy? Children can experience the history and culture of northern France, right here in Bedford, at this year’s WWII Day Camp at the National D-Day Memorial.

Chicago's Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony and parade on May 28, 2022.

Auschwitz Memorial officials called the vandalism "an outrageous attack on the symbol of one of the greatest tragedies in human history."

Life expectancy in the U.S. dropped by a year and a half in 2020 and COVID-19 is largely to blame, according to the CDC.

The Perseverance rover, Ingenuity helicopter, and the search for ancient life on Mars; Then, stories from members of the Ritchie Boys, a secret U.S. WWII intelligence unit bolstered by German-born Jews.

Officials say the European Union is completing plans to allow American tourists to travel to the 27-nation bloc this summer.

When the S&P 500 fell 7% shortly after the open, circuit breakers kicked in and halted trading for 15 minutes. The Dow industrials dropped 12.9%, the second biggest percentage loss post WWII (after 1987's 22.6% drop). The S&P 500 dropped 12%, its third biggest percentage loss. The Nasdaq dropped 12.3%, its largest percentage loss ever. The S&P 500 would not bottom until March 23, a week later.

Captain Tom Moore, who raised millions to fight COVID, dies at 100 Captain Sir Tom Moore, a British WWII veteran who was hailed as a "national treasure," has died at age 100 after being diagnosed with COVID-19. Captain Tom raised millions of dollars for the U.K.'s National Health Service by walking slow laps around his garden. CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers have more.

Captain Tom Moore, who raised millions to fight COVID, dies at 100 Captain Sir Tom Moore, a British WWII veteran who was hailed as a "national treasure," has died at age 100 after being diagnosed with COVID-19. Captain Tom raised millions of dollars for the U.K.'s National Health Service by walking slow laps around his garden. CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers have more.

Two German WWII graves bearing Nazi swastikas have been removed from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery and replaced with new headstones. KENS-TVAfter learning about the gravestones last May, the foundation demanded that Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilke order them removed. The group also wanted Wilke to make "an immediate and heartfelt apology to all United States veterans and their families." But members of Congress, including Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and Reps. Will Hurd of San Antonio and Kay Granger of Fort Worth, responded by demanding the removal of the gravestones. It's unclear if a third headstone that also bears Nazi symbols in Fort Douglas Post Cemetery in Utah has also been removed.

People look an art installation to mark 79th anniversary of the 1941 Babi Yar massacre at a menorah monument close to a Babi Yar ravine where tens of thousands of Jews were killed during WWII, in Kyiv, Ukraine, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020. Ukraine marked the 79th anniversary of the 1941 Babi Yar massacre. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky)

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii A ceremony to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the end of WWII was held in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on Wednesday. The event recounted the history of the war while honoring those who served.

LYNCHBURG, Va. Friday was National Purple Heart Day and Lynchburg veterans took time to remember their own. The local veterans group laid a wreath on Friday afternoon to honor the 286 Lynchburg soldiers who fought and died in wars like WWII, Korea and Vietnam. Purple Heart recipients also gathered around Monument Terrace to celebrate National Purple Heart Day and take a picture. ...Were trying to show our support for even those that are coming back today that are wounded, or even those that gave their time for service to our country, said Lynchburg veteran Gary Witt. The group said that on Friday night, the Bank of the James and Liberty Universitys Freedom Tour will be lit purple for Purple Heart veterans.

BEDFORD, Va. – Bedford has a deep connection to World War II, and the town commemorated one of the war’s most important dates Friday morning. Church bells filled the air for the 75th anniversary of V-E Day, the day World War II officially ended in Europe. 19 men from Bedford, known as the “Bedford Boys,” were killed while storming the beaches of Normandy on D-Day. The National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, which itself commemorated the 75th anniversary of D-Day last year, had planned a parade in town for V-E Day. Although the parade has been canceled, National D-Day Memorial President April Cheek-Messier said the bells still illustrate the significance of this day.

LYNCHBURG, Va. - Tracy Turner is one of the two dozen people in Lynchburg who joined the flight to climb aboard the B-17 bomber, also known as the Aluminum Overcast. In 2016, Turner says he played a part in getting a WWII bomber plane to Roanoke. He says, as soon as he heard this B-17 bomber, associated with another organization, was coming to Lynchburg, he knew he had to make the trip. "Young lady introduced herself and said she was affiliated with the B-17 and Would you like to have it visit Lynchburg?' "It is rare and it's rare that a plane like this could visit Lynchburg.

The WWII-era plane that crashed was part of a "Wings of Freedom Tour." Distributed by LAKANA. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

The oldest known U.S. veteran of WWII celebrated his 110th birthday surrounded by relics of his past. Lawrence Brooks of New Orleans celebrated the big milestone at the National WWII Museum with family, supporters, tons of birthday treats and even a serenade from a musical trio who performed war classics. "I have made it, and I'm glad to be here, Brooks told APTN. Some of them I want to remember, and some of them I don't want to remember, he recalled. I said, Daddy how long you think youre going to live? his daughter Vanessa Brooks joked.

A 100-year-old WWII vet is on a mission to meet every U.S. governor. Distributed by LAKANA. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Private first class William Edward Brandenburg was only 17 when he died fighting in the Pacific during WWII. (CNN) - Private first class William Edward Brandenburg was only 17 when he died fighting in the Pacific during WWII. Patricia Moore didn't know her Uncle William, but she certainly remembers her mother, Mae Black, talking about him all her life. For years, Moore says her mother called any veterans group she could find in hopes of trying to locate his remains. There are still 72,000 Americans soldiers from WWII who are unaccounted for, according to the Defense Department.

It took Chick-fil-A manager Daryl Howard, right, about 15 minutes to change a flat tire for a 96-year-old WWII veteran employees know as "Mr. Daryl Howard was taking orders Thursday morning at the restaurant in Severn when a 96-year-old WWII veteran, known to employees as Mr. Lee, came to the register and said he had a flat tire. "He was shaking, almost in tears saying he barely made it to the store on three tires because one was bad," Rudy Somoza, another manager, told CNN. Lee was able to park but had no one to help change his tire. It took Howard about 15 minutes to change the tire.

On this week's explosive episode of The Breakdown, host Luke Mones takes you inside the biggest WWII reenactment in the country, complete with flamethrowers. Luke also revisits a story with digital reporter Stephanie Officer about a group of goat "interns" eating grass in New York City parks and they tell you everything you needed to know about goats. And in this week's "Test It Out," Luke delves into the world of cryptocurrency to ask: Can you survive on cryptocurrency alone? For all this and more including Luke's reactions to some of your comments watch this week's episode of The Breakdown above! Hungry Goats Get Jobs as Summer Interns at New York City Park

President Obama makes history in Hiroshima, delivering a speech at the site of the WWII nuclear bombing. CBS News foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan has more on the impact of the President's speech and visit.

Women Airforce Service Pilots were tasked with helping train the male pilots during WWII. But they weren't considered active duty. As a result, they can't be buried at Arlington. David Martin reports one family is fighting to change that.

Saving the Children In one of the more remarkable humanitarian stories of WWII, Briton Nicholas Winton helped save hundreds of mostly Jewish children from Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia on the eve of the war. Bob Simon reports.

A most unlikely friendship added another chapter recently, when a pair of young brothers met back up with a WWII vet who served on a battleship they've become enamored with. Steve Hartman reports.

Russia put on an elaborate display of military might to mark 70 years since the end of World War II in Europe. But the allies that helped bring victory over Nazi Germany were noticeably absent. Charlie D'Agata reports.

Vintage World War II planes put on an airshow in the nation's capital to mark the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.

70 years ago, Germans surrendered, ending WWII in Europe. From the 60 Minutes archives, the late Andy Rooney talks about Victory in Europe Day.

Death in the Mediterranean, The Battle Above Desperation fuels the largest mass migration since WWII in which thousands have died trying to reach Europe by sea; then, David Martin gives a rare look at how a branch of the U.S. Air Force called Space Command is preparing for a battle most of us have never thought about -- one high above the Earth.

Desperation fuels the largest mass migration since WWII in which thousands have died trying to reach Europe by sea. Clarissa Ward reports.

Wedding ring missing for 70 years returned to owner's family Flight Sergeant John Thompson's plane went down during WWII and he was wearing a wedding ring with the inscription "Joyce and John." The ring has now been returned to Thompson's sister.

Sign Up For NewslettersIRS to delay tax filing deadline until May 17Learning what it takes to bring students back to schoolNew York City makes it easier to sue police for misconductBiden says Justice Department is "taking a look" at Georgia law2 dead, 8 wounded in shootings in "chaotic night" in Virginia BeachThousands gather to protest violence against Asian AmericansShip remains stuck in Suez Canal for 5th day after failed effort to free itRenewed concern over COVID-19 trajectory, even as vaccinations riseAnderson Cooper dives into sacred waters with BentProp, a group devoted to finding lost WWII planes. Diving deep for the forgotten Anderson Cooper dives into sacred waters with BentProp, a group devoted to finding lost WWII planes. Be the first to knowGet browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not NowTurn On

90-year-old Florida man arrested for helping homeless Arnold Abbot, a WWII veteran, has been feeding the homeless for 23 years, but he was ticketed Wednesday for breaking a new law. Vicente Arenas reports.

WWII hero honored for saving children from Nazis Nicholas Winton was awarded the Order of the White Lion -- the Czech Republic's highest citation. The 105-year-old saved 669 children from Prague during WWII. Mark Phillips reports.

10/28: Rocket bound for International Space Station explodes; WWII hero honored for saving children from Nazis A commercial rocket carrying supplies explodes just after lift-off in Virginia; and, Nicholas Winton was awarded the Order of the White Lion -- the Czech Republic's highest citation.

The POW camp where Nazi secrets were uncovered During WWII, Army Intelligence interrogated high-ranking prisoners-of-war at a secret installation in Alexandria, Va., dubbed "P.O. Seth Doane reports on this little-known piece of history that took place just a few miles from the nation's capital.

Preview: Saving the Children In one of the more remarkable humanitarian stories of WWII, Briton Nicholas Winton helped save hundreds of mostly Jewish children from Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia on the eve of the war. Bob Simon reports on Sunday, Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. ET/PT.

Billion-dollar art battle steeped in WWII history Morley Safer reports on the discovery of the largest cache of missing art since WWII -- including some pieces looted by the Nazis -- and the battle over its ownership.

Morley Safer reports on the discovery of the largest cache of missing art since WWII.

Preview: Discovered Morley Safer reports on the discovery of the largest cache of missing art since WWII -- including some pieces looted by the Nazis -- and the battle over its ownership. Watch Safer's report on Sunday, July 13 at 7 p.m. ET/PT.

Looking back at the impact of the GI Bill It’s been credited for creating the American middle class after WWII, allowing millions of military veterans to go to college. CBS News special correspondent James Brown has the story of one man whose entire life changed forever thanks to the G.I.

Obama signs into law water, Congressional Gold Medal bills The president signed a bill authorizing $12.3 billion in infrastructure and another to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the Borinqueneers, a segregated infantry unit comprised of primarily Puerto Rican soldiers who served in WWI, WWII, and the Korean War.

WWII veteran runs to raise awareness for "hero" warship As part of our continuing series "On the Road," Steve Hartman meets Ernie Andrus, 90, who is running to make sure that one of the unsung heroes of the war, the landing ship tank, is never forgotten.

6/6: Return to Normandy: Remembering D-Day 70 years later; WWII veteran runs to raise awareness for "hero" warship World War II Allies met on the beaches of Normandy to remember the longest day and their finest hour; and, as part of our continuing series "On the Road," Steve Hartman meets Ernie Andrus, 90, who is running to make sure that one of the unsung heroes of the war, the landing ship tank, is never forgotten.

Headlines at 8:30: Last Navajo code talker from WWII dies at age 93 "CBS This Morning" takes a look at some of the headlines from around the globe.

Herbs and mini vegetables grown in old WWII tunnels From tunnel to table, British chef Michel Roux is taking urban farming to a whole new sub-level. Charlie D'Agata reports.

WWII veteran remembers secret D-Day debacle As the Allies commemorate the 70th anniversary of D-Day, there is one story from the invasion many people don't know. Jim Axelrod hears the story of what happened during the rehearsal -- kept secret by the U.S. military -- firsthand from an American veteran.

6/3: Despite White House apology, lawmakers fume over Taliban swap; WWII veteran remembers secret D-Day debacle Republican leaders and some Democrats argue the Obama administration intentionally left them in the dark about the prisoner swap that freed Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl; and, Jim Axelrod hears the story of what happened during the D-Day rehearsal -- kept secret by the U.S. military -- firsthand from an American veteran.

France holds ceremony for WWII vets 70 years later Seventy years after the D-Day invasion, France honored 34 additional American veterans. The men were decorated as knights of France’s legion of honor. Each vet was given an insignia for his role in liberating France from Nazi occupation. Vinita Nair reports.

Preview: Saving the Children In one of the more remarkable humanitarian stories of WWII, Briton Nicholas Winton helped save hundreds of mostly Jewish children from Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia on the eve of the war. Bob Simon reports on Sunday, April 27 at 7 p.m. ET/PT.

Update on "Discovered" An update on a story Morley Safer reported last week about the discovery of the largest trove of missing art since the end of WWII.

Billion-dollar art battle steeped in WWII history Morley Safer reports on the discovery of the largest cache of missing art since WWII, including some pieces looted by the Nazis -- and the battle over its ownership.

Bob Simon reports on the aftermath of the disaster in Fukushima, Japan, and finds toxic ghost towns frozen in time; then, nurse practitioners are providing badly needed healthcare to the uninsured working poor in Appalachia -- medical mercy for those left out of Obamacare and ineligible for Medicaid; and, Morley Safer reports on the discovery of the largest cache of missing art since WWII and the battle over its ownership.