A recorded speech by President Trump was scheduled but conspicuously missing as the United Nations commemorated its founding after World War II.
Tag: World War II (1939-45)
2 Men Working to Map World War II Bombs Are Killed by One
The aid workers had taken the device to the home they were sharing in the Solomon Islands, a country littered with unexploded ordnance.
The World War II You Don’t Know
To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the conflict’s end, a special section that grew out of a yearlong project brings to light overlooked stories of bravery and adversity.
The World War II You Don’t Know
To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the conflict’s end, a special section that grew out of a yearlong project brings to light overlooked stories of bravery and adversity.
A Secret Diary Chronicled the ‘Satanic World’ That Was Dachau
For two years, a prisoner in the German concentration camp kept a journal that would later be used to convict those who had persecuted him and killed his fellow prisoners.
World War II After 75 Years: Beyond the War We Know
We set out to explore the end of the conflict and its aftermath, focusing on lesser-known stories both personal and profound.
The Forgotten Colonial Forces of World War II
“There’s a scattered memory of their sacrifice all over Europe.” The Allied powers relied on colonial troops to defeat the Axis, but their contributions are not often recognized.
My Family’s Shrouded History Is Also a National One for Korea
Decades after the war ended, scars left by the Japanese occupation persist for millions of Koreans and Korean-Americans, including the author Alexander Chee.
Why Did a Chinese Diplomat Walk All Over People on a Pacific Island?
The dispute over a welcome ceremony in Kiribati has put concerns about Chinese diplomacy and colonialism front and center.
Japan Cabinet Ministers Visit Yasukuni Shrine
Shinjiro Koizumi, a rising political star, was one of four cabinet ministers who went to Yasukuni Shrine, which has strong links to Japan’s imperial past.