Today in World War II History—May 26, 1941
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 by Sarah Sundin

Betsy Ross House, Philadelphia, PA, 1909 (Library of Congress: digital ID cph.3b17485)
80 Years Ago—May 26, 1941: On Libya-Egypt border, German troops under Gen. Erwin Rommel retake Halfaya Pass from the British.
Betsy Ross’s house is donated to the city of Philadelphia, PA.