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Today in World War II History—November 30, 1943

Thursday, November 30, 2023 by Sarah Sundin
Marines raising US flag on Tarawa, Gilbert Islands, Nov 1943 (US Marine Corps photo No. 2-5)

Marines raising US flag on Tarawa, Gilbert Islands, Nov 1943 (US Marine Corps photo No. 2-5)

80 Years Ago—Nov. 30, 1943: US takes unoccupied Abaiang and Marakei Atolls north of Tarawa in Gilberts.

Construction of the Los Alamos Laboratory in New Mexico is completed.

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