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Linda Hervieux

Linda Hervieux is the author of Forgotten: The Untold Story of D-Day’s Black Heroes, At Home and At War (Harper)

A photo illustration of Cpl. Waverly Woodson
PRESSURE’S ON

Will This Shame the Pentagon Into Honoring Black WWII Hero?

The First Army will present Waverly Woodson’s widow with a badge he should have gotten 80 years ago. He deserves far more.

Linda Hervieux

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WHAT HAPPENED?

Notre Dame Alarm Raised 23 Minutes Before Blaze Was Detected

The massive fire that destroyed much of Paris’s famed Notre Dame cathedral Monday night left destruction and hope.

Barbie Latza Nadeau

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HOLY HELL

‘Apocalyptic’ Fire Engulfs Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris

A sudden blaze overtook the historic church and captivated the world, threatening to destroy centuries of precious history.

Barbie Latza Nadeau

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WWII

The Black Heroes Who Protected U.S. Troops on D-Day

The soldiers of the segregated 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion, the only black combat unit at D-Day, had a critical mission: stop German planes from decimating the troops.

Linda Hervieux

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SHAMEFUL

They Fought for America. It Wouldn’t Save Them From Jim Crow

The Black soldiers of the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion had a critical role to play in WWII—but before they deployed, they faced violence in the Jim Crow South.

Linda Hervieux

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Men of Honor

D-Day’s Forgotten Black Heroes

One million black soldiers served America during World War II. Not one of them received the Medal of Honor.

Linda Hervieux

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