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Today in World War II History—June 12, 1944

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 by Sarah Sundin
US war bond poster, 1944

US war bond poster, 1944

80 Years Ago—June 12, 1944: Allies consolidate all five landing beaches in Normandy, a 50-mile front, as US forces from Omaha and Utah Beaches link near Carentan.

US Fifth War Loan starts, launched with a broadcast by President Franklin Roosevelt in his final Fireside Chat. (Read more: “World War II War Bonds”)

Big Bend National Park is established in Texas.

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