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Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Today in World War II History

US 165th Infantry lands at Butaritari, Makin Atoll,
Gilbert Islands, 20 Nov 1943
(US National Archives)
70 Years Ago—Nov. 20, 1943: In Gilberts, US Army and Marines land on Betio in Tarawa Atoll and Makin, and take Makin the same day. New song in Top Ten: “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’” from the musical Oklahoma!
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2 comments:

  1. AdalottieNovember 20, 2013 at 8:24 PM

    Hi! I just finished reading 'With Every Letter'. (First book of yours I've ever read). Just LOVED it! Such a beautiful book! Now I just HAVE to read the rest of your books!!

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  2. Sarah SundinNovember 21, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    Thank you, Ada! I'm so glad you enjoyed Tom & Mellie's story! I hope you enjoy the others :)

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