Richard Overton Archives

Mr. Richard Overton, 112-years-old, The 3rd Olderst Man on the Plant and the Oldest Military Veteran, Visits the National Museum of African American History and Culture

Nation | NewsOne Staff

Everything You Should Know About Richard Overton

He passed away yesterday at 112.

Obama Participates In Observance Of Veterans Day At Arlington Nat'l Cemetery

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Nation's Oldest Veteran Gets Great News

Bank of America restored the money stolen from the account of the nation's oldest veteran Richard Overton.

Ceremony Held At World War II Memorial To Commemorate Pearl Harbor Attacks

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“I’m Getting Around Like Everybody Else:” America’s Oldest Veteran Celebrates 110th Birthday

Richard Overton turned 110 on Wednesday, making him the oldest living World War II veteran. But he says age isn't slowing him down

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America’s Oldest Living Veteran Celebrates His 109th Birthday With Burgers & Cigars

World War II veteran Richard Overton celebrated his 109th birthday with whiskey, cigars, and burgers because…YOLO. Known as the oldest living veteran in America, Overton has been honored by the people of his native state of Texas, President Obama, and veterans from all over the country. He celebrated his birthday on Sunday in Austin with […]