LOS ANGELES — Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor of matchless versatility and dedication whose classic roles included the intrepid consigliere of the first two “Godfather”
In the early American military, specifically the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, food, logistics, medicine and morale were inseparable. Chocolate and cocoa fit that
Charles Appleton Longfellow was the oldest child of American poet and writer Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. A dramatized version of Charley’s story was recently made into
Ken Burns has had a busy year. The famed documentary filmmaker and his co-producers, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, have stumped across the United States,
Thomas Stevens’ first combat mission was memorable — and defied direct orders from the commander in chief. On Nov. 28, 1952, the 19-year-old airman was
DANVILLE, Calif. — At age 106, Alice Darrow can clearly recall her days as a nurse during World War II, part of a pioneering group
Jan Bender remembers the moment as if it were yesterday. Taking cover from insurgents, his fireteam had just assembled in the dark in front of
Editor’s note: This list was updated Nov. 10 at 4:55 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.Service members, veterans and their families know that Veterans Day means much