/tags/world-war-ii World War II en-US Copyright Fri, 07 Mar 2025 13:44:41 GMT /news/2025-03-07/we-spring-forward-for-daylight-saving-time-this-weekend-how-and-why-did-it-get-started Once again, most Americans will set their clocks forward by one hour this weekend, losing perhaps a bit of sleep but gaining more glorious sunlight in the evenings as the days warm into summer. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 13:44:41 GMT /news/2025-03-07/we-spring-forward-for-daylight-saving-time-this-weekend-how-and-why-did-it-get-started The Associated Press /news/2022-11-22/cities-in-texas-had-rent-control-at-one-point-in-history-why-dont-they-now To answer that question, we need to go back to World War II and the era of federal rent control. Tue, 22 Nov 2022 14:12:49 GMT /news/2022-11-22/cities-in-texas-had-rent-control-at-one-point-in-history-why-dont-they-now Audrey McGlinchy /news/2022-08-01/97-year-old-wwii-veteran-decorated-with-six-medals-in-family-ceremony-at-san-antonio-chabad Gerald Teldon, a veteran of the Allied air war over Italy and the Balkans during World War II, was decorated for his service at a ceremony at the San Antonio Chabad Center for Jewish Life and Learning just hours before his great-grandson's bar mitzvah. Mon, 01 Aug 2022 13:56:07 GMT /news/2022-08-01/97-year-old-wwii-veteran-decorated-with-six-medals-in-family-ceremony-at-san-antonio-chabad Jia Chen, Dan Katz, Fernando Ortiz Jr. /news/2022-02-18/segregated-skies-tells-the-story-of-the-first-black-pilot-for-a-commercial-airline When American Airlines hired David Harris in 1964, he became the first African American pilot to fly for a commercial airline. Pulitzer Prize winner Michael Cottman's Segregated Skies tells his story. Sat, 19 Feb 2022 18:00:00 GMT /news/2022-02-18/segregated-skies-tells-the-story-of-the-first-black-pilot-for-a-commercial-airline Elizabeth Blair /texas-news/2021-12-07/black-sailor-from-texas-honored-on-80th-anniversary-of-pearl-harbor-attack Doris Miller, a Black sailor from Waco, was one of the first American heroes of World War II. His actions on Dec. 7, 1941, earned him a medal, though he almost didn’t receive it due to his race. Tue, 07 Dec 2021 19:44:49 GMT /texas-news/2021-12-07/black-sailor-from-texas-honored-on-80th-anniversary-of-pearl-harbor-attack Sascha Cordner | The Texas Newsroom /news/2020-12-28/fort-sam-houston-removes-two-headstones-bearing-swastikas The Department of Veterans Affairs originally refused to remove the headstones, arguing the VA had a responsibility to "preserve historic resources, including those that recognize divisive historical figures or events.” The VA reversed its opinion in June. Mon, 28 Dec 2020 17:00:37 GMT /news/2020-12-28/fort-sam-houston-removes-two-headstones-bearing-swastikas Texas Public Radio /world/2019-06-06/d-day-75-nations-honor-veterans-memory-of-fallen-troops With the silence of remembrance and respect, nations honored the memory of the fallen and the singular bravery of all Allied troops who sloshed through… Thu, 06 Jun 2019 14:11:00 GMT /world/2019-06-06/d-day-75-nations-honor-veterans-memory-of-fallen-troops Associated Press /news/2019-06-05/world-leaders-honor-veterans-on-d-day-anniversary Queen Elizabeth II and world leaders including U.S. President Donald Trump gathered Wednesday on the south coast of England to mark the 75th anniversary… Wed, 05 Jun 2019 14:28:43 GMT /news/2019-06-05/world-leaders-honor-veterans-on-d-day-anniversary Associated Press /2019-04-30/emperor-akihito-japans-surprising-pacifist-steps-down-after-30-years Japan's defeat in World War II "produced in him strong feelings against war and its chaos," says a childhood friend. Akihito has expressed deep remorse at home and abroad for Japan's wartime actions. Tue, 30 Apr 2019 12:55:22 GMT /2019-04-30/emperor-akihito-japans-surprising-pacifist-steps-down-after-30-years Anthony Kuhn /2019-04-18/a-woman-of-no-importance-finally-gets-her-due Virginia Hall was an American spy who worked for Britain and the U.S. and played a key role in undermining the Nazi occupation of France during World War II. Her story was rarely told — until now. Thu, 18 Apr 2019 09:03:00 GMT /2019-04-18/a-woman-of-no-importance-finally-gets-her-due Greg Myre