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Randall Wallace

'The Conscientious Objector' Attracts Oscar Nominated Director Randall Wallace

Now here’s some appropriate news for Memorial Day: Oscar nominee Randall Wallace is set to direct a big screen adaptation of ‘The Conscientious Objector,’ based on the true story of a World War II army medic and the first man on the battlefront who refused ... [ Published 16 mins ago by KICKS 105 ]

Entities: Randall Wallace, Desmond Doss, Robert Schenkkan, Man In The Iron Mask

First Reported 38 mins ago - Updated 38 mins ago - 1 Documents

US Department of Veterans Affairs

Honoring the nation's heroes at the National Infantry Museum

Posted:Updated:Monday, May 28, 2012 3:25 PM ESTMany celebrated this Memorial Day by honoring those who have served our country, with several events at the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center.During a brief service on the Infantry Museum's Heritage ... [ Published 38 mins ago by WLTZ 38 ]

Entities: World War II, Heroes, THE INFANTRY, US Department of Veterans Affairs, Granite

First Reported 18 hours ago - Updated 55 mins ago - 1 Documents

Memorial Day Weekend a time for reflection, thanks

The memories they have aren't the type that can be repressed. The horrors they've watched are too vivid. The pain they've endured, too strong.War is part of a veteran. It haunts them. It strengthens them. It stays with them forever. "War stories? I don't ... [ Published 18 hours ago by Buffalo News ]

Entities: World War II, Seabee, Orchard Park Ltd, Electrician

First Reported 1 hour ago - Updated 1 hour ago - 1 Documents

James Cromwell

"Memorial Day" Tells a Tale of Two Generations at War

“It’s Memorial Day. What am I supposed to remember?” 12 year old Kyle Vogel asks his grandpa (or “Opa”) as they sit on the front porch, drinking lemonade. Finding an old foot locker in his grandparents’ garage during a game of hide and seek has sparked ... [ Published 1 hour ago by JustPressPlay ]

Entities: James Cromwell, World War II, Dimmer, Memory

First Reported 2 hours ago - Updated 2 hours ago - 1 Documents

Tom Hanks

Celebs Who Played Real-Life War Heroes

In honor of the Holiday, we’ve rounded up the celebs that have played real life war heroes in movies. I’m not a war hero, but I play one on TV…or something like that.Tom Hanks as Capt. John H. Miller in “Saving Private Ryan”: Loosely based on the real-life ... [ Published 2 hours ago by Hollyscoop ]

Entities: Heroes, Tom Hanks, Ryan Philippe, Celebrity

First Reported 3 hours ago - Updated 3 hours ago - 1 Documents

Clint Eastwood

What Are You Watching For Memorial Day?

To all of the men and women in uniform, we here at Screencrush wish you a Happy Memorial Day. Please know that your daily sacrifices are truly and deeply appreciated by each and every one of us, even those who spend their days sitting on the couch watching ... [ Published 3 hours ago by KEYJ-FM ]

Entities: Inglourious Basterds, World War II, Humphrey Bogart, Clint Eastwood

First Reported 4 hours ago - Updated 3 hours ago - 1 Documents

Diving on Japanese WWII Sub Allowed

Australia will open up to divers the wreck of a Japanese mini submarine that famously attacked Sydney harbor during World War II, after winning support from Tokyo, authorities said Monday.To mark the 70th anniversary of the event -- which sparked public ... [ Published 4 hours ago by Naharnet ]

Entities: World War II, Robyn Parker, attack, Exclusion Zone

First Reported 17 hours ago - Updated 17 hours ago - 1 Documents

One Big Country Museum Honors World War II Veterans

A small town museum spent Sunday afternoon sharing their World War II memorabilia in honor of those veterans who paid the ultimate sacrifice.The Anson-Jones Museum opened their doors at 2pm Sunday afternoon and remained open until 6pm as part of their ... [ Published 17 hours ago by Big Country ]

Entities: World War II, Anson Ltd, Prisoner of War

First Reported 18 hours ago - Updated 18 hours ago - 1 Documents

Anson museum hopes to connect World War II veterans, community

Photo by Greg Kendall-BallGreg Kendall-Ball/Reporter-News Dennis Brown holds a pin given to the mother of George Truitt Elliot, a Jones County man killed in World War II. Brown said the pin, found on an apron in a rundown farmhouse, is one of the most ... [ Published 18 hours ago by Abilene Reporter ]

Entities: Anson Ltd, World War II, Dennis Brown

First Reported May 27 2012 - Updated May 27 2012 - 1 Documents

My neighbor’s great book

Larry Schmidt, my neighbor, is now 90 years of age and a WWII hero. I didn’t know anything about his background when he helped us win a fight with the city over the sewage treatment plant stench. He built his home before the plant was built and that made ... [ Published May 27 2012 by Corvallis Gazette-Times ]

Entities: World War II, Lebanon, John Hitt

First Reported May 27 2012 - Updated May 27 2012 - 2 Documents

Wisconsin Maritime Museum hosts Memorial Day rememberence Saturday

People in Manitowoc honor veterans during Memorial Day remembrance at Wisconsin Maritime Museum on May 26, 2012. (courtesy of FOX 11).MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ) - It's Memorial Day weekend and people living along the Lakeshore spent Saturday honoring veter ... [ Published May 27 2012 by 1440 WNFL ]

Entities: Maritime, Manitowoc Company Inc, World War II, USS Lagarto (SS-371)

First Reported May 27 2012 - Updated May 27 2012 - 1 Documents

Tony Bennett's First-Ever Recording After WWII

0 comments"The first record I ever made was 'St. James Infirmary Blues' with a great Army orchestra in Germany right after WWII. It's one of my favorites."—Tony Bennett, pictured circa 1945Click on the player below to listen to Bennett's recording of ... [ Published May 27 2012 by Pueblo Chieftain Online ]

Entities: World War II, Tony Bennett, Germany

Quotes

...He often sang the bass parts in Handel’s oratorios "The Messiah," "Samson, "Judas Maccabeus ", "The Creation" by Haydn, Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony..."

Boris Christoff – the basso who brought world fame to Bulgaria [BNR - 1 hour ago]

Thought for Today: "The bravest thing you can do when you are not brave is to profess courage and act accordingly." Corra May Harris, American writer (1869-1935)

Today in History [TwinCities.com - 2 hours ago]

Ztnagy - "Used wrong set of figures $2312.50 (1500)= $812.50 X 5 = $4062.50 or $48,750.00 annually. "

Air Zoo to host international art exhibit [General Aviation News - 2 hours ago]

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Blogs

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The Longest Day: How to Spend Your Memorial Day... [ Published May 27 2012 by Gawker ] For many of us, Memorial Day means two things: sleeping in and not getting mail. But in the spirit of commemorating fallen soldiers, wouldn't it be appropriate to watch some heavy war films and remember the sacrifices made by our troops? Plus, with endless ...
Weekend TV Talk Shows: Newt Gingrich; Rudy Giul... [ Published May 26 2012 by Show Tracker ] SATURDAY The Chris Matthews Show 2012 campaign, Memorial Day. (N) 5 p.m. KNBC; 5:30 a.m. Sunday KNBC McLaughlin Group (N) 6:30 p.m. KCET SUNDAY Today 2012 election; the Black Dahlia murder; summer movie previews. (N) 6 a.m. KNBC Good ...
Interview: Philip Kaufman Back At Cannes Fest A... [ Published May 25 2012 by Deadline.com ] Unlike last year when three entries in the Official Selection of the Cannes Film Festival went on to grab Oscar nominations for Best Picture (and The Artist even won) this year it’s different , at least going into the final weekend. Cannes does not seem ...
TV This Week for May 27 - June 2: 'Hemingway an... [ Published May 25 2012 by Show Tracker ] Click here to download TV listings for the week of May 27 - June 2 in PDF format TV listings for the week of May 27 - June 2 in PDF format are also available here This week's TV Movies SUNDAY Captain America times two: Genuine ...
Friday’s Highlights: 'Goat Rodeo Live' on KOCE [ Published May 25 2012 by Show Tracker ] Click here to download TV listings for the week of May 20 - 26 in PDF format TV listings for the week of May 20 - 26 in PDF format are also available here This week's TV Movies FOUR STRING VIRTUOSOS, Chris Thile, left, Yo-Yo ...

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93-year-old sailor fights for flag to honor fel... [ Published 20 hours ago by CBS - YouTube ]
A war hero's "Unbroken" bond with his biographer [ Published May 27 2012 by CBS - YouTube ]
Library of Congress preserves historic CBS Radi... [ Published May 24 2012 by CBS - YouTube ]
Bosnia war crimes trial of Mladic opens [ Published May 16 2012 by France 24 English - YouTube ]
WWII veterans receive funds to visit memorial [ Published May 12 2012 by News On ABC - YouTube ]

Press Releases

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USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park Hold Ribbo... [ Published May 03 2012 by Business Wire ]