At 101, a US WWII veteran and pacifist is honored by France

Throughout his 101-year journey, Jack Hausman has witnessed myriad events. Eight decades past, he braved the tumultuous battlefields of World War II before returning to helm the family enterprise, steadfast in his commitment to pacifism. However, a recent accolade bestowed upon him in his modest New York abode—the Legion of Honor from France—stirred a torrent of emotions, leaving him overcome with tears as memories of his wartime experiences flooded back.