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The Letters of Private Melvin W. Johnson
Elaine Kathryn (Johnson) Ketchum never knew her father. Just recently, she came into possession of her father's letters to her mother from before and during the war. Private Melvin W. Johnson, an infantryman with the 314th Infantry Regiment, 79th Infantry Division, was killed in action, fighting in France on November 18, 1944.

Ships Called Alabama
The following is an excerpt from "The History of U.S.S. ALABAMA" interactive CD explaining how she earned Battle Star number 5 at the "Great Marianas Turkey Shoot"

D-Day's Most Famous Photograph
One of the most recognized photos of World War II depicts General Dwight Eisenhower talking with men of the 101st Airborne division on June 5, 1944 the day before the invasion of Normandy. Read more about this interesting story.

The Freshman
Simone J. Pace's story about Jack Lucas, tthe only high school freshman to hold the Medal of Honor.

The Sinking of USS Indianapolis
On July 30th, 1945 the USS Indianapolis was torpedoed by a Japanese Submarine. Over three quarters of the 1200 men onboard were lost.

The Story of the Atomic Bomb
When the United States decided to drop two atomic bombs on Japan to hasten the end of World War II, they ushered in a new era warfare. Read about the development and use of the atomic bomb in The Story of the Atomic Bomb.



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