Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'veterans'

At 72, Veteran Musician Scores in a New Scene

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:07:00 EDT

Best known for his sly, sexy party anthems, 72-year-old Andre Williams toiled in the music industry trenches for decades, battling homelessness and addiction along the way. Now he's been rediscovered by young white rockers.

Veteran Buffalo Soldier Tells Of Service

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST

The Miracle of St. Anna, the latest film by Spike Lee, tells the story of four soldiers of the all-black 92nd Infantry Division, also known as Buffalo soldiers. In commemoration of Veteran's Day, Joseph Stephenson, who fought in the 92nd Infantry, discusses his time at war, his life since and why Stephenson is still proud to be a Buffalo soldier.

An Emotional Election Night For Journalists Of Color

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:37:00 EST

Many will never forget witnessing President-elect Barack Obama's historic White House win last week . Among those who will likely remember it best are the journalists of color who covered the election. CNN's Soledad O'Brien, NPR's Juan Williams, The Washington Post's Eugene Robinson and veteran Washington TV news anchor Jim Vance discuss covering an historic event marked with personal significance.

Nurse From WW II Victory Day Photo To Be Honored

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

Remember that iconic World War II photo of the sailor kissing the nurse in Times Square on Victory Day? The nurse returns to the spotlight Tuesday. Edith Shain, now 90, will be honored at New York's Veteran's Day parade. She's pretty sure she's the nurse in the photo. The image doesn't show their faces. And the photographer never got their names. Shain says she didn't know the sailor's name either. He just grabbed her and kissed her.

Stories Of War From Women Veterans

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 08:00:00 EST

A new book out this week compiles poems and memoirs from women veterans. It's called, "Powder: Writing by Women in the Ranks, from Vietnam to Iraq." The women share experiences, such as interrogating suspected terrorists and fending off advances from Iraqi men. Host Liane Hansen talks to Charlotte Brock, a former Marine Corps officer who wrote an essay about trying to identify dead bodies in Iraq. Warning: Graphic content.

As Election Day Nears, Poll Data Questioned

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EDT

Some recent polls show Sen. Barack Obama with a double digit lead in the race for the White House, while others show a much narrower gap between him and his opponent Sen. John McCain. Many wonder whether poll data is truly an accurate portrayal of voter sentiment. Celinda Lake, a veteran Democratic with Lake Research Partners, and Pamela Gentry, a political analyst with BET Networks, discuss the value of poll data among voters.

The Del McCoury Band On Mountain Stage

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:47:00 EDT

This fall, bluegrass veteran Del McCoury celebrates 50 years in the music business. With his trademark high tenor sounding as distinct and sharp as ever, McCoury shows no signs of slowing down. His band recently performed in Bristol, Tenn./Va., for Mountain Stage.

'Last Lynching' Shows Racial Inequity, Advancement

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:02:00 EDT

Veteran broadcast journalist Ted Koppel focuses on a 1981 lynching in Alabama to tell how acts of hatred and racism have affected the lives of three Americans.

In New York, An Unusual Dance Performance

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:32:00 EDT

In New York this week, two unlikely groups came together: war veterans and modern dancers. Dancers kicked, twisted and jumped on and around retired airplanes from the 1930s and 1940s in a hangar at Floyd Bennett Field.

Cleveland Paper Demotes Orchestra Critic

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:00:00 EDT

The Plain Dealer in Cleveland has demoted veteran classical music critic Donald Rosenberg, who has come under fire for writing critical reviews of Cleveland Orchestra conductor Franz Welser-Most. Rosenberg will no longer be allowed to write about the orchestra he's covered for 28 years.

Sinatra, The Singing Veteran Of 'Brooklyn'

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 11:06:00 EDT

In the 1947 film, It Happened In Brooklyn, Frank Sinatra plays a soldier who returns after four years at war and decides to pursue a singing career with some friends from the old neighborhood. Classical music critic reviews the recently-released DVD version of the film.

Hispanic Votes May Tip The Balance In Colorado

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:40:00 EDT

A Sept. 23 poll shows Barack Obama ahead in Colorado by a narrow margin but with strong support among Hispanic voters. Both parties are campaigning hard to get the Hispanic vote Â� Democrats are trying to get out the vote, while Republicans are appealing to veterans.

The Three Ps: Why Bailouts Are Problematic

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 07:54:00 EDT

U.S. automakers are trying to secure billions of dollars in government loans in order to bail out the industry, but the idea doesn't sit well with veteran auto reporter Paul Ingrassia. The problem with bailouts, Ingrassia says, can be summarized by three Ps — philosophy, practice and precedent.

Bush Administration Plans To Privatize Part Of VA

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 06:00:00 EDT

The White House has announced that it will privatize parts of one of the most venerated federal programs for veterans. The news has prompted criticism from several national veterans groups.

Why Some Republicans Are Nervous About Palin

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Alaska governor Sarah Palin isn't sitting well with some veteran GOP operatives. David Frum, Republican strategist and former George W. Bush speech writer, says it's important to know how someone governs before giving them the job. With Palin, that's impossible, he says.

Convention Analysis: Denver's Done; On To St. Paul

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Veteran political strategists Republican Tucker Eskew and Democrat Mark Mellman talk with Steve Inskeep. They wrap up the Democratic National Convention in Denver and look ahead to the Republican gathering next week in St. Paul, Minn.

In Phoenix, McCain Touts Health Care For Vets

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Republican presidential hopeful John McCain spoke before the American Legion national convention Tuesday in Phoenix. It was a friendly audience for the one-time prisoner of war in Vietnam. McCain attacked Barack Obama's foreign policy, and vowed to protect and improve health care for veterans.

Combating Obama-Biden: A Republican View

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 08:00:00 EDT

Now that the Democratic presidential ticket has been announced, Host Liane Hansen speaks with veteran Republican consultant Ed Rollins about Barack Obama's choice for vice president and what type of strategy he thinks the Republicans will use.

Who Is John McCain...

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:20:00 EDT

McCain is a decorated war veteran who survived years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam. He's been a United States senator for 22 years. We know the facts of the Republican presidential candidate's life, but who is John McCain? We look beyond the policy and punditry to the experiences that shaped the man.

Civil War Veteran's Widow Dies At 93

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EDT

She was not necessarily the oldest living Confederate Army widow, but she lived a distinctive life. Maudie White Hopkins has died at age 93. Back in the Great Depression, she was a teenage housecleaner. She met an 86-year-old man. He said he'd leave her his land if she would marry and care for him. She agreed, which is how, for his final years, she was the companion of a Civil War veteran from Arkansas.

Candidates Diverge On Vets' Health Care, GI Bill

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Barack Obama and John McCain used addresses to the annual convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars to spell out their differences on foreign policy. They also addressed the topics of health care and other benefits for veterans.

'All My Children' Seeks Iraq War Vet

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:00:00 EDT

It's a move that might be inspired by the Oscar-winning movie "The Best Years of Our Lives." The popular daytime soap opera All My Children is looking for an Iraq war veteran to play the role of a, well, Iraq war veteran.

Lucky Tomblin On Mountain Stage

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:53:00 EDT

The Lone Star State mainstay leads a band of true-blue honky-tonk veterans, including some of the best players in all of Texas and beyond. The group pools a collection of songs from the '40s and '50s for a live Mountain Stage performance.

Smiling Over Irma Thomas

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Music critic David Was is all smiles over After The Rain, the new CD by veteran R&B singer Irma Thomas. It features duets with an all-star roster of piano players including Dr. John, Ellis Marsalis and Norah Jones.

Aspiring Congressman Fights for Wounded Vets

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:00:00 EDT

If Staten Island Republican Robert Straniere wins a seat in the House of Representatives, he promises to start a "Wounded Warrior Workforce Initiative." The program will push members of Congress to hire wounded military veterans and their families as congressional staff. Straniere explains his plan.