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Today in World War II History—May 19, 1942

Thursday, May 19, 2022 by Sarah Sundin
US poster honoring Jimmy Doolittle, WWII

US poster honoring Jimmy Doolittle, WWII

80 Years Ago—May 19, 1942: Lt. Col. James Doolittle receives the Medal of Honor, revealing who led the US air raid on Tokyo.

New York City discontinues night baseball games for the duration.

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