Divers think they've found a U.S. submarine lost during WWII
One diver says it's clear the USS Grenadier's crew went through "quite an ordeal," and he hopes finding the wreck will let them "have some closure."
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Designing the new Eisenhower Memorial
Twenty years in the making, a new memorial has been erected, in Washington, D.C., to President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who led the Allies to victory in World War II and then led the United States through the early years of the Cold War. Correspondent Rita Braver talks with Ike's granddaughter, Susan Eisenhower, and with the memorial's architect, Frank Gehry, about how best to honor the life and consequential legacy of the general and commander-in-chief, whose reputation has only grown with the passage of time.
Wreckage of sunken WWII battleship found off Norway
The 571-foot Karlsruhe led the attack on Kristiansand during the invasion of Norway on April 9, 1940.
"London Calling": Brits brace for coronavirus
As people in Britain brace for the spread of coronavirus, CBS News contributor Simon Bates reflects on hospital preparedness, possible food shortages ... and a curious sense of wartime déjà vu. (This video reflects the opinions and views of Simon Bates only, not CBS News.)
Four painting stolen by the Nazis as part of Hitler's war on European culture were sold at a Sotheby's auction
Four painting stolen by the Nazis as part of Hitler's war on European culture were sold at a Sotheby's auction. The story of retrieving the painting is the basis for the film "The Monuments Men." CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports
New information came to light on the Nazis appropriation of Jewish assets with the discovery of a cache of art inside a Munich apartment - many of them masterpieces and owned by Jews before they were stolen
New information came to light on the Nazis appropriation of Jewish assets with the discovery of a cache of art inside a Munich apartment - many of them masterpieces and owned by Jews before they were stolen. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Hiroshima survivor recalls nuclear attack
The U.S. dropped the world's first atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan 75 years ago. A few days later, a second nuclear bomb was dropped on Nagasaki, forcing the Japanese to surrender and bringing an end to WWII. Ramy Inocencio met a survivor of the attack, who has spent three-quarters of a century on a quest to rid the world of nuclear weapons.
Hiroshima marks 75th anniversary of atomic attack
"Could you please respond to our request to sign the Nuclear Weapons Prohibition Treaty?" Tomoyuki Mimaki, a member of a major survivors' group, Hidankyo, implored Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
New book covers WWII's Doolittle Raiders
Following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the Doolittle Raiders were the first pilots to successfully strike Japan. The mission was one of the defining moments of World War Two. The raid has been well documented, but the story of what happened after hasn't been told in full -- until now. Jeff Glor spoke to Michel Paradis, whose new book "Last Mission to Tokyo" documents both the raid, and the little known history that followed.
Captain Tom knighted by Queen Elizabeth II
Captain Tom Moore is now Sir Tom. The 100-year-old WWII veteran was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II after his extraordinary efforts raising money for the U.K.'s coronavirus effort. Imtiaz Tyab reports from outside Windsor Castle.
WWII veteran walks for a good cause
A 99-year-old World War II veteran named Captain Tom Moore set out to walk 100 laps by his 100th birthday, raising millions for the U.K. health care system. Captain Tom's story resonated with many - including a 99-year-old from Denver, who also vowed to walk for a good cause. Ray Burns, known as "Papa Ray," ended up reaching his walking goal much sooner than expected. CBSN's Caitlin O'Kane reports.
Dame Vera Lynn, iconic voice of WWII Britain, has died at 103
Known as the "Forces' Sweetheart," Lynn serenaded troops and a war-weary nation with sentimental favorites "We'll Meet Again" and "The White Cliffs of Dover."
Chris Wallace on U.S. divisions and new book
Chris Wallace joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his new book, "Countdown 1945: The Extraordinary Story of the Atomic Bomb and the 116 Days That Changed the World," which explores the months leading up to dropping the first atomic bomb in WWII. He also weighs in on American divisions and whether they'll impact the presidential election.
"Countdown 1945": Building the first atomic bomb
Fox News' Chris Wallace discusses his book, "Countdown 1945: The Extraordinary Story of the Atomic Bomb and the 116 Days That Changed the World," which chronicles the efforts of President Truman and the top-secret Manhattan Project to create the weapon that would end World War II. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports.
"Countdown 1945": The story of the first use of the atomic bomb
Fox News' Chris Wallace talks about his book chronicling President Truman and the top-secret project to create a nuclear weapon that could end World War II
Nazi diary reveals secret location of WWII treasure worth billions
The journal reportedly outlined Nazi commander Heinrich Himmler's plans to hide stolen European riches, artifacts and priceless works of art.
Firefighters battle huge blaze in San Francisco
About 150 firefighters battled a four-alarm fire at a warehouse at San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf and and saved a historic World War II-era ship from the fire. Michael George reports.
Colonel Tom Moore honored with knighthood
Colonel Tom Moore, a WWII veteran who raised more than $40 million for Britain's health care service, is to be knighted by Queen Elizabeth after being nominated by Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Moore raised the record amount by completing 100 laps of his garden during the coronavirus lockdown. Charlie D'Agata reports.
75th anniversary of key World War II battle
One of the bloodiest battles of World War II started 75 years ago today. The Battle of the Bulge changed the course of the war. Vladimir Duthiers has more.
Taika Waititi, Scarlett Johansson on "Jojo Rabbit"
New Zealand writer-director Taika Waititi's rollicking World War II satire centers on a German boy, an aspiring young Nazi, who fantasizes about his best buddy Adolf Hitler while discovering his mother is harboring a Jewish girl in their house. Audacious and touching, the film has been nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Tracy Smith talks with Waititi and with Oscar-nominee Scarlett Johansson.
Hollywood giant Kirk Douglas dies at 103
Kirk Douglas, one of the last surviving movie stars of Hollywood's legendary Golden Age, died at age 103 on Wednesday. Douglas, who was admired for his looks and respected for his intensity, starred in classics such as "Spartacus." Born to Russian immigrant parents in 1916, Douglas went into acting after serving in World War II.
Strangers surprise 104-year-old with Valentine's Day cards
The daughter of a 104-year-old World War II veteran went on social media to ask if people would send her father 104 Valentine's Day cards. But he ended up getting thousands more. John Blackstone explains.
WWII vet inundated with thousands of V-Day cards
For weeks, Valentine’s cards and gifts have been arriving by the truckload at an assisted living center, all addressed to 104-year-old World War II veteran Major Bill White. John Blackstone reports.
Auschwitz survivor Michael Bornstein on Holocaust deniers
In this web exclusive Michael Bornstein, who was four years old when he was freed from Auschwitz at the end of World War II, tells correspondent Martha Teichner why, for years, he did not talk about his experience in the Nazi concentration camp – and then why, after viewing a Holocaust denier's website, he stopped being silent. Bornstein is co-author of the New York Times bestselling memoir, "Survivors Club: The True Story of a Very Young Prisoner of Auschwitz."
Battle of Iwo Jima captured on film
Seventy-five years after the Battle of Iwo Jima, images captured on film during the bloody World War II assault will be made public for the first time. Thanks to a partnership between the history division of the Marine Corps and the University of South Carolina, a large collection of footage from the Marine Corps’ deadliest battle will be available in a digital archive. Greg Wilsbacher, the curator of newsfilm and military collections at the University of South Carolina, joins CBSN with the details.
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