The Bridge on the River Kwai Is One of the Greatest World War II Movies. Is It Accurate? The Bridge on the River Kwai is a masterpiece of filmmaking. The story concerns British soldiers captured by the Japanese during the … Continue reading
One Shining, Golden Star: Remembering a Doolittle Tokyo Raider Amy E. Dimond There are 4,000 sculpted gold stars that gleam at night, standing guard above a reflecting semi-circular fountain at our nation’s World War II Memorial. Each star represents 100 … Continue reading
Three Myths About The Doolittle Raid The Doolittle Raid is one of the most famous events of World War II. It is also, on some levels, the most misunderstood The basics are correct. Col. Jimmy Doolittle led an elite team … Continue reading
Edward R. Murrow From his riveting broadcasts from the rooftops of London during the Blitz to his unforgettable account of entering the concentration camps to his heroic challenge to Sen. Joseph McCarthy, Edward R Murrow has long represented excellence in … Continue reading
Edward R. Murrow With a demagogue attacking anyone who criticized him, newsman Edward R. Murrow bravely replied: “The actions of the junior Senator from Wisconsin have caused alarm and dismay amongst our allies abroad, and given considerable comfort to our … Continue reading