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"World War II was a decisive time in our history and June 6, 1944, marked the decisive moment of the war."

Lane Evans, American Politician

History, Time, War, June

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"World War II was a decisive time in our history and June 6, 1944, marked the decisive moment of the war."

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"World War II was a decisive time in our history and June 6, 1944, marked the decisive moment of the war."

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