world war two veterans

March 5, 2020 | Deirdre Byrne

Black D-Day Hero’s Widow Fights for His Medal of Honor

Joann Woodson spent years investigating contributions black residents made in Clarksburg’s development since the 1800s. Because of her research as president for the Clarksburg Historical Society, two new elementary schools were named after her ancestors: Snowden Farm Elementary School and Wilson Wims Elementary School. Through her work with Clarksburg Historical Society, Woodson, a lifelong resident […]

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September 20, 2012 | Staff Writer

Ted Koppel at Montgomery Honors Veterans

Koppel Pays Tribute to Veterans (Video)

Legendary broadcast journalist Ted Koppel, a Potomac resident, helped host Montgomery County’s Sept. 19 tribute to the area’s World War II veterans. In this video clip, Koppel tells MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke why these veterans mean so much to him personally. View a video about this extraordinary event here. Ted Koppel talks about these “Extraordinary Men […]

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