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Today in World War II History—May 2, 1943

Tuesday, May 2, 2023 by Sarah Sundin
RAAF Spitfires taking off from airfield near Darwin, Australia, 24 March 1943 (Australian War Memorial: 014484)

RAAF Spitfires taking off from airfield near Darwin, Australia, 24 March 1943 (Australian War Memorial: 014484)

80 Years Ago—May 2, 1943: Japanese bomb Darwin in 54th air raid on Australia; RAAF shoots down a bomber and five Zeros, but loses eight Spitfire fighter planes.

In a Fireside Chat, Pres. Franklin Roosevelt appeals to striking coal miners to return to work.\

US poster based on Roosevelt's May 2, 1943 Fireside Chat (US National Archives)

US poster based on Roosevelt’s May 2, 1943 Fireside Chat (US National Archives)

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