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Today in World War II History—March 27, 1942

Sunday, March 27, 2022 by Sarah Sundin
Generals Thomas Blamey and Douglas MacArthur, and Australian Prime Minister John Curtin, Australia, 26 Mar 1942 (Australian War Memorial: 042766)

Generals Thomas Blamey and Douglas MacArthur, and Australian Prime Minister John Curtin, Australia, 26 Mar 1942 (Australian War Memorial: 042766)

80 Years Ago—Mar. 27, 1942: Gen. Sir Thomas Blamey assumes command of Australian forces.

US Navy approves convoys along East Coast, starting with “bucket brigades” April 1 and full convoys by May 5.

Congress grants free mail privileges for military personnel on first-class materials.

Johnny Mercer and Buddy DeSylva found Liberty Records; will be renamed Capitol Records in May.

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