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  Oldest WWI vet dies
Oldest WWI vet dies
August 5, 2009 - Henry Allingham, the oldest surviving veteran of World War I who fought for Britain and the world's oldest man, passed away on July 18 at the age of 113.
 
School sparks WWI Memorial restoration effortSchool sparks WWI Memorial restoration effort
March 9, 2009 - On Nov. 11, 1918, the U.S. had 4,734,991 surviving World War I veterans. Today there is 1 - Mr. Frank Buckles.
Congressman addresses House on WWI MemorialCongressman addresses House on WWI Memorial
March 27, 2009 - Representative Ted Poe, R-Texas, is advocating for passage of the Frank Buckles Lone Survivor Act.
Teachers, students lead patriotic projectTeachers, students lead patriotic project
March 5, 2009 - Teachers and students are leading a campaign to restore the D.C. War Memorial and rededicate it as a national memorial.
Veterans Day: honoring those who servedVeterans Day: honoring those who served
Nov. 11, 2008 - As America's last surviving veteran of World War I, Frank Buckles is a national treasure.
WWI vet visits White HouseWWI vet visits White House
March 9, 2008 - Born on February 1, 1901, Frank Buckles, at 107, is the sole surviving American veteran from World War I.
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