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Today in World War II History—May 1, 1942

Sunday, May 1, 2022 by Sarah Sundin
US poster encouraging purchase of War Stamps, WWII

US poster encouraging purchase of War Stamps, WWII

80 Years Ago—May 1, 1942: In Burma, Japanese take Mandalay and Monywa.

US starts War Stamp drive, through May 31, run through drugstores and other retail stores. (Read more: “World War II War Bonds”)

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