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Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
104-year-old Ohio World War II veteran remembers the beaches of Normandy
The Enquirer revisited Army veteran Richard Stewart as we mark the 81st anniversary of D-Day. We spoke with Stewart in 2023, as he revisited the beaches of Normandy and remembered the battle against the German army that was a turning point in World War II, the Battle of Normandy. This year, photographer Liz Dufour checked in with Stewart ahead of the D-Day anniversary. He returned to Normandy in 2024 to accept the French Legion of Honour from France's President Emmanuel Macron during the U.S. ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the World War II "D-Day" in Normandy. Stewart, a Lincoln Heights resident, is now 104. He remembers working in the field, inspecting a line when a bomb hit. 'The earth shook, as if an earthquake had hit us,' he told Dufour. During the war, the U.S. military segregated African Americans from their White counterparts, and they were assigned noncombat roles. 'They underestimated us,' he said. Stewart's unit served in France, Belgium and Germany until he was discharged Nov. 13, 1945. As he reflects on his wartime experience, he said, 'I'm so thankful. The Lord took us over and the Lord brought us back. "And I'm still here.' Read more about Stewart here. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Lincoln Heights veteran remembers D-Day battle on 81st anniversary
Scoop
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
THE HOUSE WITHIN: Trailer & Release Date Revealed For Acclaimed Dame Fiona Kidman Documentary
Ahead of its nationwide theatrical release on July 17, the highly anticipated trailer for The House Within, a documentary film on the life and work of internationally acclaimed New Zealand writer Dame Fiona Kidman, premiered on Saturday to a sold-out audience at the Auckland Writers Festival. Directed by Joshua Prendeville, The House Within is the first-ever documentary to explore the personal and literary legacy of Dame Fiona Kidman - one of New Zealand's most respected and influential writers. At 84, Kidman remains a towering figure in the country's literary and cultural history. ' The House Within is a project very close to my heart, ' says Prendeville. 'I t's one that I feel was really important to do now, given Fiona's immense contribution to the arts, and social causes over her lifetime. Fiona has spent her life standing up for the rights of others and carving out a space for herself in industries where she was often the only woman in the room. ' ' The film is more than a portrait of a literary icon,' the director adds. 'It's about the courage to speak one's truths, and the personal toll of doing so. ' The House Within shines a light on a truly maverick writer who overcame innumerable obstacles to establish her voice and place in the world of literature, and the cost of standing by those values over a lifetime. THE HOUSE WITHIN, A PORTRAIT OF DAME FIONA KIDMAN, IN CINEMAS ACROSS NEW ZEALAND FROM THURSDAY JULY 17, 2025 Written & Directed by Joshua Prendeville Produced by Kerry Prendeville, Victoire Maderou & Joshua Prendeville Vendetta Films is managing the NZ distribution About the Film The House Within is a documentary on the internationally celebrated New Zealand writer Dame Fiona Kidman (Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, Chevalier of the French Legion of Honour). The film explores the profound ways in which life and fiction become inextricably braided over time, tracing the deeply personal experiences that have shaped her voice and vision. Offering an intimate window into Kidman's fascinating and often tumultuous journey, the film captures her reflections on private losses, formative struggles, and the fire that drove her to tell stories that have resonated with readers around the world. It's a portrait of a literary maverick - and the emotional truths that made her fiction unforgettable.
BBC News
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
UK's oldest WW2 veteran on The One Show VE Day 80 special
The UK's oldest surviving World War Two veteran will be part of a special hour-long episode of The One Show to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE hero Donald Rose, who turned 110 on Christmas Eve, enjoyed a wartime-themed party at the care home where he lives in Ilkeston, Rose - a recipient of France's highest award - the French Legion of Honour - was filmed meeting comedian and war history enthusiast Al Murray ahead of the show's VE Day 80 Special on BBC One on Monday at 18:30 charity The Not Forgotten helped organise the party for Mr Rose – who survived a bullet to the leg during the D-Day Landings. One of the charity's officials described him as "incredible".A retired colonel from his old regiment made an emotional presentation of a new beret with a replacement cap badge, as Mr Rose's original had been Rose, originally from Westcott, Surrey, even made it to his feet to salute, Erewash Borough Council Sweethearts, who perform songs from the 1940s, serenaded Mr Rose at the afternoon tea Rose joined the Queen's Royal Regiment at the age of 25 and went on to train as a served in North Africa and Europe and puts his longevity down to salty water he had to drink during his time as a Desert RatKing Charles will oversee the Victory in Europe (VE Day) events, which span four days, and include a flypast over Buckingham Palace featuring 23 current and historic military aircraft.
