WWII veteran on state of America today: 'I feel like a foreigner in my own country and I don't like it'

WWII veteran Ronald Scharfe, who fought in the battle of Iwo Jima at the age of 16, reflects on his service and issues a pointed message about the state of the country.

Biden blasted for D-Day speech critics say resembles Reagan's: 'Why would he do this?'

President Biden was criticized by conservatives on social media after delivering a speech in France they said sounded eerily similar to former President Reagan's.

Biden references 'instinct' to 'walk away' from democracy in Normandy speech

President Biden, speaking about American democracy at Pointe du Hoc in the Normandy region of France, said there are "many instincts" to "walk away."

American Battle Monuments Commission honors 150 WWII veterans in Normandy for 80th anniversary of D-Day

Thursday marked 80 years since D-Day, the largest amphibious invasion in history. World War II veterans and the American Battle Monuments Commission commemorated the day in Normandy, France.

France shares eternal flame with US for D-Day Commemoration

A group of French ambassadors helped send a light from eternal flame to Arlington National Cemetery to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion.

Meet the American who 'won the war for us': Andrew Jackson Higgins, World War II New Orleans boatbuilder

Andrew Jackson Higgins, native of Nebraska, designed and built in New Orleans the famous amphibious landing craft used by the U.S. and Allies to fight and win World War II.

On this day in history, June 7, 1942, Battle of Midway ends in decisive US victory

The Battle of Midway in June 1942 is regarded as a decisive U.S. victory in the war against Japan during WWII — and on this day in history, June 7, 1942, the Midway naval battle ended.

My dad landed on Utah Beach on D-Day. His simple answer on how he did it offers lessons to Americans today

At just 18, my dad landed with the first wave at Utah Beach and fought for the next month, until a German bullet pierced his helmet, entering his skull and nearly killing him.

D-Day veterans' stories live on through AI at the National World War II Museum

The number of World War II veterans is decreasing by the year. The National World War II Museum is using artificial intelligence to help some veterans' stories "live on."

104-year-old WWII veteran who stormed Omaha Beach returns on D-Day's 80th anniversary

104-year-old WWII veteran Steven Melnikoff sat down with Fox News in Normandy, France, to reflect on his service and share his memories of D-Day.

Normandy churches honor D-Day paratroopers as biblical heroes in stained-glass windows

Churches in Normandy, France honor the American paratroopers who landed on D-Day as biblical heroes with dramatic images in stained-glass windows — fascinating points of interest for any traveler.

Jack Carr recalls Gen. Eisenhower's D-Day memo about 'great and noble undertaking'

Bestselling author Jack Carr, former Navy SEAL, recalls Gen. Dwight Eisenhower's words issued on June 5, 1944, just ahead of D-Day during World War II — 80 years ago this week.

Ronald Reagan's principles, patriotism remembered 20 years after his death at legacy celebration

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation is commemorating the 20th anniversary of his death this week with special attention to his memorable 1984 D-Day speech.

‘Back in time’: House lawmakers parachuting from WWII-era plane in Normandy to mark D-Day

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers are commemorating the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion by parachuting out of a World War II-era plane in Normandy, France,

On this day in history, June 6, 1944, US and Allies invade Normandy in greatest military invasion

The D-Day operation, on this day in history, June 6, 1944, was the largest amphibious invasion in military history as Allied troops assaulted the beaches of Normandy, France.

Anne Frank's spirits soared on D-Day: 'Friends are on the way,' she wrote of heroic GIs

Anne Frank was elated upon hearing news of the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944. "Friends are on the way," the teenager wrote in her famous diary as hope erupted across occupied Europe.

D-Day at 80: One more mission to Normandy for the greatest generation

Last year, only a handful of the Greatest Generation were able to make the D-Day commemoration ceremony. But this year, the 80th, is a big one, and 150 are expected.

Three men who died during D-Day invasion identified in last year

Three more U.S. Army servicemen killed during 1944's historic D-Day operation have been identified, years after being buried as unknowns at Normandy American Cemetery.

Normandy family serves farmhouse cider, plus D-Day history, from medieval castle at Omaha Beach

The Bernard Lebrec family farmhouse distillery sits between D-Day battle sites Omaha Beach and Pointe du Hoc. It serves reminders today of Normandy cuisine and military history.

World War II's D-Day: Photos reveal world's largest amphibious invasion

Eighty years ago, D-Day — also known as Operation Neptune — was the largest invasion ever assembled. Some 156,000 Allied troops stormed Normandy, France, by sea and air, to liberate Western Europe from Nazi Germany. The D-Day invasion took place on June 6, 1944, nearly a year before Germany unconditionally surrendered during World War II.

American WWII veterans travel to France to be honored for 80th anniversary of D-Day

A group of 60 World War II veterans is leaving Atlanta on a chartered flight to France to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings with parades, school visits and ceremonies.

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on celeb birthstones and birthplaces, plus salutes to D-Day and Old Glory

This week's American Culture Quiz tackles topics from celebrity birthdays and birthplaces to the challenges of the D-Day invasion of Europe and the history of the American flag.

WWII veteran proud to be part of 'Greatest Generation': 'We saved the world.'

World War II veteran Andy Negra Jr., who lives in Helen, Georgia, just turned 100. He proudly lays claim to being among the last of what is known as “The Greatest Generation."

On this day in history, May 30, 1868, first Decoration Day is held in remembrance of those lost in war

The first Decoration Day was held on this day in history, May 30, 1868, as a precursor to Memorial Day, a day of remembrance to honor all those who died in war in service to our nation.

D-Day veteran, 101, heads to France for 80th anniversary of Normandy landings

Jake Larson, a 101-year-old World War Two veteran, is preparing to journey to France for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Larson aims to honor his fallen comrades.

Ukraine's Zelenskyy is expected in Normandy for commemorations of 80 years since D-Day, Macron says

For the 80th anniversary commemorations of D-Day in Normandy, France's President Emmanuel Macron said he will greet Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other leaders.

US agency identifies 3 soldiers who went missing during their service

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency has identified three soldiers who went missing during their service, allowing families the opportunity to finally say farewell to their loved ones.

Massachusetts sailor killed at Pearl Harbor finally gets proper burial at Arlington National Cemetery

Frank Hryniewicz was only 20 years old when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941. Eight decades later, Hryniewicz finally received a proper burial at Arlington National Cemetery.

Georgia WWII hero's grave inspires songwriter ballad decades after soldier killed in combat

Songwriter Craig Gleason wrote "The Ballad of Ervin O. Jones" after finding a World War II hero's grave seven decades after soldier was killed in the Battle of Okinawa.

When frat bros defended the flag – at Guadalcanal

In the summer of 1942, these fraternity boys-turned combat pilots formed the tip of the aerial spear in America’s first offensive of World War II: the seizure of Guadalcanal from the Japanese.

American World War II heroes adopted in 'Faces of Margraten' project by 'grateful' Dutch people

Local families have adopted all 10,000 American World War II heroes buried at the Netherlands American Cemetery and are now seeking photos to pair with the names of each U.S. war hero.

The Memorial Day weekend that produced the most beloved Christmas special of all time

In late May 1965, Coca-Cola contacted Charles Schulz, the creator of the Peanuts comic strip, and commissioned him to create an animated Christmas special.

These 5 US military cemeteries in surprising nations are lasting reminders of America's global sacrifice

The American Battle Monuments Commission manages cemeteries and memorials in 17 nations around the world. Fox News Digital highlights five here in surprising locations.

Wreck of US submarine that 'sank the most Japanese warships' during WWII is found in South China Sea

The wreckage of the USS Harder, a famed World War II-era U.S. Navy submarine, has been found in the South China Sea near the Philippines, historians say.

America's war heroes buried overseas remain defenders of liberty: They 'continue to serve'

Fox News Digital spoke with Charles K. Djou, secretary of the American Battle Monuments Commission, who paid tribute to US values and its war heroes ahead of Memorial Day this year.

World War II vet, 99, graduates high school alongside his great-granddaughter

World War II veteran Charles Bird, 99, graduated from Clay County High School on Saturday. Bird was drafted into World War II and forced to drop out of high school.

UK artists, veterans create 80 sand silhouettes on beach for 80th anniversary of D-Day landings

In commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the 1944 D-Day landings, the silhouettes of 80 soldiers were etched in the sand on a beach in Broadstairs, United Kingdom.

World War II love letters reveal passionate young man 'I never knew,' daughter writes in new book

The new book "Sealed With a Kiss" by Massachusetts author Paula Bernice Roberts is based on 350 love letters her father wrote her mother amid his World War II Army service.

Rare pigeon parachute used to carry messages amid WWII found in old shoebox

A pigeon parachute that was used to carry messages during World War II and D-Day was found in an old shoebox. The unique item is reportedly at least 80 years old.