Last month marked the 90th anniversary of when America entered the Great War. President Woodrow Wilson called it the war to end all wars.
More than 4 million Americans were mobilized for World W...
Last month marked the 90th anniversary of when America entered the Great War. President Woodrow Wilson called it the war to end all wars. More than 4 million Americans were mobilized for World War One. Only four remain. One of them is 106-year-old Frank Buckles of Jefferson County. As we head into Memorial Day weekend, Cecelia Mason talks to Buckles about his memories of two wars, his life today, and his gratitude. This story aired May 24, 2007, on the program "Outlook." Cecelia Mason is the producer. Update: This story was rebroadcast Feb. 7, 2008. Mr. Buckles is now the only living World War I veteran.
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I met him on Memorial Day at the Union Station in Kansas City! My dad, a Lt. Col., had the honor of getting lots of pictures with him. Frank Buckles only smiled at my dad, seeing that he was in the Air Force. Poor guy had no idea where he was, and people were swarming him.
My husband lived behind the Buckles growing and he has very fond memories of Mr. Buckles. He was so proud the President Bush gave him the honor he deserved. He will be remembered with fond and loving memories.
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Frank Buckles only smiled at my dad, seeing that he was in the Air Force. Poor guy had no idea where he was, and people were swarming him.
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