The U.S. Navy was the best-prepared and best-equipped of all the country’s armed forces. For many years, it had been focusing much of its energy on preparing for a surface naval confrontation with Germany.
By David Longenbach, Pennsylvania State University
The National Park Service has reached agreement with a nonprofit veterans’ organization allowing it take cremated remains left at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and bury them will full military honors.
Members of Congress are raising concerns over reports that park officials are asking veterans for permits when the visitors pose for photos at the sites.