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Humble men, high honors: Five of America’s quiet heros recall the courageous...
By Eliot Kleinberg Palm Beach Post Staff Writer David McCampbell shot down 34 Japanese planes. Joe McCarthy crossed 75 yards of cross fire on Iwo Jima. A half-century has passed since World War II...
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Scene of the 1837 Battle of Okeechobee one of America’s 11 most endangered...
Some unfinished business about a corner of our region that’s rich in history: On the first weekend in February, the north end of the big lake was the scene of a reenactment of the Battle of Okeechobee....
View ArticleCivil War Rebels kept lighthouse dark for years
Last week we began marking the 150th anniversary of the Civil War’s “Battle of Jupiter Lighthouse” in August 1861. Confederate loyalists wanted to darken the light, which was helping the Union enforce...
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Marker to honor historic Okeechobee battle site
This weekend “marks” a milestone for one of our more outlying but historically rich areas: Okeechobee County. At 11 a.m. Saturday, at the reenactment of the historic Battle of Okeechobee, a marker will...
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A World War II story of kindness…and cookies
West Palm Beach taught the nation how to show gratitude and respect to returning GIs. And it began with one woman and a small plate of cookies. By Eliot Kleinberg Palm Beach Post staff writer The ink...
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Remembering soldiers who paid ultimate price
Memorial Day was Monday. It’s a time to remember those who fell in battle. Here are some soldiers with either Palm Beach County or Treasure Coast connections who are heroes not because they died, but...
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Air Force Beach used during Korean War
Do you know the history of Air Force Beach and how it got its name? I’ve been told the Army Air Force used the beach for R & R during WW II. Also, I was told that there is a possibility that it was...
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Our history in photos: Veterans Day
Click on any photo to view a larger version. Nov. 11, 1989: Ten-foot-tall Uncle Sam, also known as Phil Kavanaugh of Stuart, shakes hands with Justin Newnum while his parents Judy and Roger look on at...
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