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This World War II Japanese rifle turned up in Worcester's gun buy-back program this year.

Worcester Gun Buy-Back Program Turns Up World War II Rifle

An effort to get guns off the street in Worcester brought in more than 100 weapons, plus an unexpected piece of history.

2012/12/09

Women, Jobs, Sewing, Working

The Male vs. Female Pay Gap

After the great Depression of the 30s and during World War II, companies found they could pay the women less than they had paid the men.

WBZ NewsRadio 1030–2012/10/09

American cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy, western France. (Photo credit: KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP/Getty Images)

Opinion: Obama’s Non-Commemoration Of D-Day Is Inexcusable

Wednesday of this week was a meaningful and historic day for Americans, and President Barack Obama was too busy campaigning and raising reelection funds to properly commemorate the day. Beyond being wrong, it is inexcusable. […]

2012/06/07

The Vietnam Memorial at Gloucester High School.

Gloucester Reverses Decision, Will Include Vietnam Memorial In Parade

An outcry over the initial plan to exclude the memorial encouraged city officials to change the route.

2012/05/22

(File Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

89-Year-Old War Veteran From RI Finally Receives Bronze Star

At long last, A World War II veteran from Pawtucket has finally received a Bronze Star for acts of bravery and merit on the battlefield in Europe.

2012/05/07

(Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

Hooray for Mr. P

Euclid Joseph Peltier, affectionately known as “Ed,” was honored at a most inspiring memorial service a few days back.

WBZ NewsRadio 1030–2012/03/02

WWII veterans and Bill Belichick.

WWII Veterans Get VIP Treatment At Gillette Stadium

The Kraft family who are longtime supporters of the men and women in uniform hosted the veterans thanks to the World War II foundation.

2012/02/23

Wakefield unveiled its new WWII Memorial.

Wakefield Unveils New WWII Memorial

Over 2,500 names have been etched in granite and bronze on the Wakefield memorial.

2011/11/11

"Mashie" was killed when his B-17 bomber was shot down by Nazi anti-aircraft fire over the former Yugoslavia during World War II.

Salem Sisters Learn True Fate Of Sibling Killed In WWII

For more than six decades, two sisters from Salem thought their brother was buried with other World War II vets near New York.

2011/10/10

Shirley's Leonard Gionet was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday.

Shirley Airman Killed During World War II Buried At Arlington

The family of a local airman killed during World War II waited decades.

2011/09/21

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