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Tuesday, March 19, 2013  U.S. war costs last for more than a century, monthly payments to Civil War vet families

Friday, February 08, 2013  Original Iwo Jima monument coming to New York City auction, estimated to bring up to $1.8 million

Friday, December 07, 2012  Today marks the 71st anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor. For many, Pearl Harbor is just another day learning a little about U.S. history. But some, Pearl Harbor isn’t just a part of their history books. It was a part of their lives. Those here in the Panhandle, old enough to still remember that horrific day, it’s something they will never forget.

Friday, December 07, 2012  Ceremonies get under way with a moment of silence at 7:55 a.m., the exact time the bombing began in 1941.

Monday, May 21, 2012  Elanore Riffe married her sweetheart as soon as he returned home from World War II. She reflects on the differences in work ethic from "The Greatest Generation" to Generation Y.

Thursday, December 08, 2011  It was on this day 70 years ago, Japan launched a premeditated attack on America at Pearl Harbor, and we are still feeling the effects of it today.

Wednesday, December 07, 2011  Pearl Harbor attack remembered at 70th anniversary ceremonies; 120 survivors to participate

Friday, October 15, 2010  The manager of a Dallas restaurant is apologizing after a hostess turned away six World War II veterans because she said their unit baseball caps, POW T-shirts and shorts didn't meet the restaurant's dress code.

Tuesday, August 31, 2010  A piece of World War II history made its way to Amarillo.

Sunday, July 04, 2010  U.S. military authorities have identified the remains of seven servicemen missing in action since their cargo plane went down in Burma during World War II.

Friday, May 14, 2010  Southern Methodist University's Meadow's Museum has learned that at least two of its paintings were among those Nazis Germany stole from Jewish families more than 65 years ago.

Tuesday, May 11, 2010  As the women who served in World War II are dying off, the women's military memorial at Arlington National Cemetery is running short of funds.

Monday, March 22, 2010  Food coupons for some of the notorious Nazi doctors at the Auschwitz death camp have been found in the attic of a nearby house

Monday, November 09, 2009  SuddenLink Communications and the History network have partnered up again to provide Amarillo with Take a Vet to School Day. The program is geared towards teaching students what it means to be a veteran, what Veterans Day is all about, and the importance of the upcoming holiday.

Saturday, November 07, 2009  Veterans Day is this Wednesday, but folks already started the celebration as the 17th annual Veterans Day parade had a crowd lined up and down Polk Street Saturday in Amarillo.