Patrol torpedo boat PT-109 was built by the Electric Launch Company, now known as Elco Motor Yachts, headquartered in Bayonne, New Jersey. It was laid down on March 3, 1942, launched on June 20, 1942, ...

Among the millions of World War II veterans were seven future U.S. presidents. Some only narrowly survived the experience.

Some D.C. residents who have given money to become members of the Kennedy Center are now rethinking their patronage.