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Sergei Sikorsky: From Pioneer’s Son to Aviation Icon

Sergei Sikorsky: From Pioneer’s Son to Aviation Icon

On September 18, the Sikorsky Aircraft company announced the sad news of the passing of one of Igor Sikorsky’s sons, Sergei Sikorsky. He lived to be exactly one hundred years old and made a significant contribution to the development of the American helicopter manufacturing industry. Because of his aeronautical achievements, name deserves to be remembered...

Victory Over Nazism Anniversary Largely Overlooked in the U.S., Despite Presidential Proclamation

Victory Over Nazism Anniversary Largely Overlooked in the U.S., Despite Presidential Proclamation

May marked the 80th anniversary of the Allied victory over Nazi Germany—a turning point in world history that brought an end to the bloodiest war in Europe. Yet in the United States, the date passed with little notice, despite an official proclamation from President Donald Trump declaring May 8 as “Victory Day” in World War...