Month: January 2026
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America’s Forgotten Veterans
Veterans of the “forgotten war” need to be remembered.
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82 & Up Delivers 50,554 Petitions to Congress Urging Passage of The Elder Poverty Relief Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C. — The non-profit advocacy organization 82 & Up today announced the delivery of 50,554 petitions to Members of Congress, calling for the immediate passage of The Elder Poverty Relief Act, legislation designed to strengthen Social Security benefits for the nation’s oldest retirees. The petitions represent the voices of older Americans and their families who are…
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WWII History From the Battle of Attu Rediscovered
An 80-year-old piece of history just re-emerged in Alaska.
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Hero Highlight: 103-Year-Old WW2 Vet William ‘Bill’ McMillan
One of the few remaining WWII veterans, William “Bill” McMillan served with honor in 2 wars.
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Winter Looked a Lot Different for Kids in the 1950s
Winter has always been a time for kids to play in the snow, but it’s also a time to find the right clothes and try to stay warm. In the 1950s, winter clothes looked a bit different. Read about six staples of winter fashion here. For more nostalgia, follow 82 & Up, and make sure…
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The Brutal Winter Few Americans Have Experienced
Freezing winters during the Korean war may have been the biggest enemy for those who served.