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Today in World War II History—Oct. 1, 1940 & 1945

Thursday, October 1, 2020 by Sarah Sundin
Pennsylvania Turnpike, September 1942, with prewar 70 mph speed limit sign still in place after wartime “Victory speed limit” enacted (Library of Congress: fsa 8b07393).

Pennsylvania Turnpike, September 1942, with prewar 70 mph speed limit sign still in place after wartime “Victory speed limit” enacted (Library of Congress: fsa 8b07393).

80 Years Ago—Oct. 1, 1940: Uranium from the Belgian Congo arrives at Staten Island, NY, for safekeeping; it will be used in the Manhattan Project.

The Pennsylvania Turnpike, the United States’ first long-distance highway, opens.

Insignia of the US OSS (Office of Strategic Services) in WWII

Insignia of the US OSS (Office of Strategic Services) in WWII

75 Years Ago—Oct. 1, 1945: The US Army Air Forces in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations (AAF/MTO) is inactivated.

US Office of Strategic Service (precursor to CIA) is disbanded.

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2 responses to “Today in World War II History—Oct. 1, 1940 & 1945”

  1. Yeoman says:
    October 1, 2020 at 5:09 am

    For some reason, that the pre war speed limit was 70mph surprises me.

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