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Perspectives on History
Lighting The Way
November 13, 2023
Stars and Stripes
Veterans honored at national war memorials in DC
November 11, 2023
WUSA9
Veterans reflect on loss, look toward the future on the National Mall in DC
November 11, 2023
The Free Lance Star
Best selling Author Alex Kershaw Visits The Carmel School
October 15, 2023
Numismatic News
"Greatest Generation" Commemorative Designs Unveiled
October 6, 2023
Coin World
Approved Designs Revealed for Greatest Generation Commemorative Coins
September 24, 2023
COINWEEK
Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Designs Unveiled
September 22, 2023
Greysheet
Friends of the National World War II Memorial and U.S. Mint Unveil Designs of Greatest Generation Commemorative Coins
September 21, 2023
CoinNews.net
U.S. Mint Reveals 2024 Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Designs
September 21, 2023
Audacy
Coins Honoring World War II Generation to benefit National WWII Memorial Unveiled
September 21, 2023
Politico
The Friends of the National World War II Memorial and the U.S. Mint unveiled the designs of the Greatest Generation commemorative coins.
September 21, 2023
United States Mint
United States Mint Announces Designs for the Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Program
September 20, 2023
Five Books
The Best Books on World War II Battles
September 8, 2023
Politico
OUT AND ABOUT — The Friends of the National World War II Memorial hosted a dedication of the FDR D-Day Prayer Plaque and the restoration of the Circle of Remembrance
June 7, 2023
Audacy
FDR's D-Day Prayer Plaque dedicated at National World War II Memorial
June 7, 2023
NewsNet
Prayer Dedicated on National Mall
June 7, 2023
Fox News
D-Day 79 years later: How FDR's powerful prayer united Americans
June 6, 2023
NBC4 WASHINGTON
FDR Prayer Plaque Dedicated on D-Day
June 6, 2023
Stars and Stripes
FDR’s D-Day prayer is now a part of the National World War II Memorial
June 6, 2023
NBC Washington
D-Day Remembrance: FDR Prayer Plaque Dedicated
June 6, 2023
Coin World
CFA Recommends Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Designs
April 28, 2023
Chapin
A Hero of World War II
April 12, 2023
C-SPAN
Washington Journal - Alex Kershaw on National Medal of Honor Day
March 25, 2023
HISTORYNET
Their Division Received the Most WWII Medals of Honor in Europe. But They Considered Themselves 'Grunts'
March 24, 2023
Virginia Mercury
Virginia students can learn from ‘The Greatest Generation’
March 2, 2023
WJLA/ABC7
7Salutes: WWII Circle of Remembrance
December 30, 2022
Audacy
FDR's D-Day prayer finds its place at World War II Memorial
December 22, 2022
UPI
81st Anniversary of Pearl Harbor Marked at World War II Memorial
December 7, 2022
Politico
SPOTTED: at a Pearl Harbor Day Commemoration event Wednesday at the National World War II Memorial
December 7, 2022
ABC7/WJLA
WATCH: Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day ceremony held in DC
December 7, 2022
Fox 5 DC
Veterans Day tributes across the DC region honor those who served
November 11, 2022
Connecting Vets
Soon you'll be able to buy a coin to help fund repairs to the National WWII Memorial
September 28, 2022
Coin World
Commemorative coins in 2024 to honor national memorial
August 12, 2022
Coin World
House passes 2024 coin bill to fund WWII memorial maintenance
August 8, 2022
The Citizen
Biden signs bill to mint World War II Memorial coins
August 5, 2022
Connecting Vets
Following in footsteps of heroes 77 years later
July 14, 2022
Stars and Stripes
The sun is setting on this special group of Americans, but keep learning from the Greatest Generation
July 3, 2022
WTOP News
Vets help mark D-Day anniversary at World War II Memorial
June 6, 2022
Fox News
D-Day 78 years later: How FDR's powerful prayer united Americans
June 6, 2022
WJLA News
D-Day remembered in 78th anniversary ceremony in DC
June 6, 2022
FOX 5 DC
WWII D-Day veterans honored in DC on 78th anniversary of invasion of Normandy
June 6, 2022
The American Legion
Marking D-Day at National World War II Memorial
June 6, 2022
FOX 5 DC
Marking D-Day invasion at the World War II Memorial
June 6, 2022
WJLA News
Special ceremony held at WWII Memorial to pay tribute to soldiers lost in Battle of Midway
June 3, 2022
Stars and Stripes
Memorial Day events, parade return to Washington, DC
May 30, 2022
Coin World
Senate passes 2024 Greatest Generation three-coin measure
May 20, 2022
ABC 7
WWII Memorial tour sheds light on sacrifices of 'amazing generation': 7News Salutes
April 29, 2022
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Understanding the Sacrifices of the Greatest Generation
April 27, 2022
Military Times
Honor Madeleine Albright by fighting to preserve democracy
April 6, 2022
Medium
Social Impact Authors: How & Why Author Alex Kershaw Is Helping To Change Our World
April 4, 2022
ABC 7
Group hopes to raise funds for much needed TLC for World War II Memorial
February 16, 2022
Connecting Vets
Norman Mineta receives Brig. Gen. Charles E. McGee UNITY award
February 15, 2022
Connecting Vets
Call to Action: How you can help the National WWII Memorial continue to shine
January 24, 2022
Face2Face Africa
Remembering Charles E. McGee, one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen who has died at 102
January 18, 2022
Stripes
Maintain National WWII Memorial to fulfill its mission
January 11, 2022
Fox 5 DC
Remembering Pearl Harbor at the National World War II Memorial
December 7, 2021
ABC 7 DC
Officials commemorate 80th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor at WWII Memorial in DC
December 7, 2021
Western Mass News
Ceremonies held in D.C., Hawaii to mark 80th anniversary of attack on Pearl Harbor
December 7, 2021
NBC Washington
Washingtonians Remember Former Senator Bob Dole as Generous Friend, Kind Man
December 6, 2021
Connecting Vets
Honoring WWII veterans a lifelong commitment for Bob Dole
December 6, 2021
Connecting Vets
Remembering Pearl Harbor 80 years later
December 6, 2021
WTOP
Part of Sen. Dole’s legacy lies on the National Mall
December 6, 2021
ABC 7
'That man never quit fighting': Remembering Bob Dole's service and impact on DC veterans
December 5, 2021
Washington Examiner
There might not be a World War II memorial without Bob Dole
December 5, 2021
Arizona Daily Star
Local Opinion: World War II Memorial needs our support
December 2, 2021
Fox 5 DC
Alex Kershaw talks about honoring veterans at the National Mall on Veterans Day
November 11, 2021
Wyoming News Now
WWII veterans honored in Washington D.C for Veterans’ Day ceremony
November 11, 2021
The Haverhill Gazette
WWII Memorial in D.C. needs our help
November 4, 2021
Prince William Living
The World War II Memorial Needs Critical Maintenance
November 2, 2021
Reflector
Brenda Most: U.S. House, Senate must sustain WWII Memorial
September 25, 2021
BlogTalkRadio
PODCAST: A Discussion with Holly Rotondi, Executive Director of Friends of The National WWII Memorial
September 16, 2021
Vantage Point
WWII Army Veteran reflects on V-J day, offers advice on remembering
August 31, 2021
Southern Maryland News
Support the Troops and the WWII Memorial
August 19, 2021
Stars & Stripes
Secure funding for World War II Memorial repairs
June 27, 2021
Katy Trail Weekly
Historic Memorial Needs Attention
June 25, 2021
Audacy
Remembering D-Day 77 years later
June 7, 2021
Fox 5 DC
Honors, tributes to fallen on Memorial Day at World War II Memorial
May 31, 2021
Florida Daily
Florida's Senators Back Greatest Generation Memorial Act
May 17, 2021
The Ripon Advance
Bipartisan Rounds bill funds repairs at WWII memorial
May 14, 2021
Connecting Vets
Bipartisan legislation introduced to repair national WWII memorial
May 13, 2021
US Coin News
H.R.1057 – National World War II Memorial Commemorative Coin Act
March 16, 2021
Audacy
World War II Veteran Gets Missing Mess Kit Cup Back More Than 7 Decades Later
January 19, 2021
USNI News
Navy Issues Posthumous Navy Cross to USS Indianapolis Chaplain
January 9, 2021
Newsweek
More Americans Have Died From Coronavirus Than in Combat During WWII
December 10, 2020
The Colorado Sun
Silverman: Our greatest generation succeeded despite setbacks. Let’s hope our kids can do the same.
November 23, 2020
Task and Purpose
The forgotten soldiers behind Netflix’s ‘The Liberator’
November 18, 2020
The Gazette
'The Liberator' tells the WWII story of Felix Sparks, an American and Colorado hero
November 11, 2020
C-SPAN
WWII Memorial Veterans Day Wreath Laying Ceremony
November 11, 2020
ABC 7 News On Your Side
WWII Memorial commemorating Veterans Day with virtual wreath presentation, ceremony, music
November 11, 2020
Washington Football
Washington Salute to Host Connecting Generations Virtual Discussion Featuring Tuskegee Airman, Jason Wright, And Doug Williams
October 27, 2020
Audacy
National World War II Memorial to be complete with addition of FDR's D-Day prayer plaque
October 27, 2020
The Washington Post
FDR’s moving fireside D-Day prayer to be added to World War II Memorial
October 15, 2020
The Morning Consult
Helping to Honor and Preserve the National Memory of World War II
September 2, 2020
San Diego Union Tribune
Meet the last survivor of a legendary World War II sub
August 30, 2020
Connecting Vets
Friends of the National World War II Memorial to mark 75th anniversary of V-J Day
August 28, 2020
The Galveston County Daily News
Weber should support minting of WWII memorial coins
July 31, 2020
The Columbus Dispatch
WWII memorial can educate, inspire every American
July 11, 2020
CoinWeek
Coins to Conserve a Monument
June 23, 2020
The Military Times
Bill would create commemorative coin in support of National WWII Memorial
June 12, 2020
Connecting Vets
Paying tribute to the heroes of D-Day 76 years later
June 6, 2020
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