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Estelle Long, known in real life as Chicago’s “Rosie the Riveter” because she worked on Douglas C54 cargo planes during World War II, turns 104

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Estelle Long, known in real life as Chicago’s “Rosie the Riveter” because she worked on Douglas C54 cargo planes during World War II, turns 104

CHICAGO (WLS) — Estelle Long of Chicago, affectionately known as “Mama Long,” turned 104 on Tuesday. The woman, born in 1920, can look back on a long list of successful achievements. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch Sit down with Long for a moment and she will tell you one of […]

WWII veteran honored at D-Day commemoration

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WWII veteran honored at D-Day commemoration

RAPID CITY, SD (KOTA) – June 6 is the anniversary of D-Day, and Paul Priest, a Box Elder Army veteran, flew to Normandy last month with the Best Defense Foundation for the 80th anniversary commemorations. RELATED TOPIC: Last veteran of the Battle of Remagen is honored in Normandy Priest and more than 100 other American […]