Tag: ii
Zelenskyy delivers defiant message against Putin’s army l GMA
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksyy told his country on Monday that “very soon there will be two Victory Days in Ukraine,” one for World War II…
Ukraine-Russia peace talks resume today
A new report claims two Ukrainians and a Russian billionaire suffered symptoms consistent with a chemical poisoning at previous talks. ABC News’ Em Nguyen reports….
War in Ukraine creates devastating humanitarian crisis
Matthew Saltmarsh, a UNHCR spokesperson, discusses how the pace of people leaving could become Europe’s largest refugee crisis since World War II. WATCH the ABC…
Gun salutes mark Queen Elizabeth II’s 70-year reign l ABC News
Gun salutes took place in London and Edinburgh to mark the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the throne. #ABCNews #QueenElizabeth #PlatinumJubilee source
America’s oldest World War II veteran dies at 112
Lawrence Brooks died at his home in New Orleans at the age of 112. He was drafted into the Army at the age of 31…
By the Numbers: Barbados cuts ties with Queen Elizabeth II
Barbados cut ties with the British Crown and became a Republic, electing its first-ever president and casting off hundreds of years of colonialism. ABC News…
By the Numbers: Remembering Pearl Harbor on 80th anniversary
A look at the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor — the “date that will live in infamy” — on the 80th anniversary. ABC News Live…
Remembering the Pearl Harbor attack l WNT
President Joe Biden visited the World War II memorial on the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. The surprise attack by Japanese forces…
Remembering US statesman and war hero Bob Dole
Family, friends and former colleagues of Dole paid their respects to the statesman at Washington National Cathedral Friday. source
Stars of ‘Creed II’ on bringing a love of boxing movies to a new generation
Michael B. Jordan and his “Creed II” co-stars discuss how the film explores themes of redemption, father-son relationships, and family. WATCH FULL EPISODES OF NIGHTLINE:…
Brothers reunited for 1st time in 50 years | WNT
Maj. Gen. Robert Edmonson II was adopted and discovered that he had two younger half-brothers. He and half-brother Col. Eric Jackson had served in the…
‘Thoughts of a Colored Man’ cast says breaking barriers on Broadway is ‘healing’
Stars Tristan “Mack” Wilds and Luke James, director Steve H. Broadnax III and playwright Keenan Scott II speak on the Broadway play, where for the…
Army general adopted as baby reunites with half-brothers
ABC News’ Martha Raddatz reports on U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Robert Edmonson II meeting the half-brothers that he never knew after being adopted as an…
96-year-old WWII vet performs at US soccer match
Pete DuPre, known as Harmonica Pete, met the U.S. Women’s National Team when they visited Normandy and played the “Star Spangled Banner” at their match…
World War II veterans travel to Normandy hoping for ‘closure’
Onofrio Zicari of Las Vegas, Nevada, was part of the 5th Amphibious Brigade on D-Day 75 years ago: “I mean, it was just fire over…
World War II veterans make trek to Normandy for D-Day anniversary
Harold Himmelsbach was just 18 when he was awakened at 3 a.m. on a ship June 6, 1944, and told to get his gear as…
World in Photos, June 4: Turmeric Festival, Trump visits Queen Elizabeth II and French Open
Here’s a look at the top photos from around the globe. #WorldInPhotos #ABCNews source
World War II veterans pay respects at US cemetery in Normandy
Harold McMurran of New Market, Alabama, almost didn’t make the trip for the 75th anniversary of D-Day, but said the visit had brought him some…
Honoring heroes on the 75th anniversary of D-Day
Gratitude was shown to American World War II veterans by the president of France, Emmanuel Macron, who thanked the allied troops for liberating France. WATCH…
US veterans prepare for journey to Normandy for 75th anniversary of D-Day: Part 1
ABC News’ David Muir reports on six veterans from across the country, five of whom were there on the beaches of Normandy 75 years ago,…
