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Posted March 13, 2009 by americanveteranscenterCategories: WWII
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Posted July 3, 2009 by americanveteranscenterCategories: On this Date, WWII
Tags: Guadalcanal, Japan
On this date in 1942 Japanese troops take Guadalcanal.
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Posted July 1, 2009 by americanveteranscenterCategories: On this Date, Vietnam
On this date in 1971 during the peace talks, the Viet Cong proposed the return of all American and allied prisoners held in North and South Vietnam by the end of 1971 if all US troops were withdrawn within that same period. US reaction was cautious
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Posted July 1, 2009 by americanveteranscenterCategories: On this Date, The Civil War
On July 1-3 in 1863 the tide of the war turns against the South as the Confederates are defeated at the Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
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Posted June 30, 2009 by americanveteranscenterCategories: On this Date, WWII
Tags: Britain, Germany
On this date in 1940 Germany invades the Channel Islands. This will be the only part of Britain to be occupied by the Germans.
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Posted June 28, 2009 by americanveteranscenterCategories: Korea, On this Date
Tags: Seoul
On this date in 1950 US bombers attack troops in Han River area – North Korean army captures Seoul
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Posted June 27, 2009 by americanveteranscenterCategories: Korea, On this Date, WWI
On this date in 1944 the Allies liberate Cherbourg.
In 1950 UN asks member countries to aid Republic of Korea – US announces intervention. North Korea attacks Seoul airfield.
President Dwight D. Eisenhower Named to World Golf Hall of Fame
Posted June 26, 2009 by americanveteranscenterCategories: Current events, WWII
Tags: Dwight D Eisenhower
President Eisenhower was named to the World Golf Hall of Fame for his promotion of the sport. Read more.
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Posted June 26, 2009 by americanveteranscenterCategories: On this Date, WWII
Tags: Finland, USSR
On this date in 1941 Finland declares war on the USSR.
