June 6, 1944: D-Day

The front page of The Salt Lake Tribune from the next day, reporting on the invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe.

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The Battle of Irpin

MEET THE UKRAINIAN RESISTANCE ↴

Next year is a big centenary. It’s the 100th year of America getting dragged into the First World War.

Sure, technically the war started in 1917. But gearing up for war took time, and though American soldiers arrived on the Western Front by June, combat didn’t start in earnest for the Americans until 1918. A series of silver coins is being released in commemoration.

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I love America

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Deporting veterans?! Foreigners who serve should be awarded citizenship.

This is just scandalous. Why are men and women who serve in the Armed Forces ever deported?! I can understand if a serious crime has been committed. But, man, any foreigners who serve should be fast-tracked for citizenship. Our government is so damn depressingly stupid. Whatever happened to common sense?

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